State to become a "more active" shareholder in Aer Lingus now that stake is not being sold - Tourism News | Travel & Tourism Industry News | The Irish Times - Fri, Jun 21, 2013
“The Minister wants the Government to pursue a more active shareholder role, including securing new routes which will benefit trade and tourism and the payment of an annual dividend,” said a spokesman for the Minister.
Aer Lingus is also expected to confirm routes from Dublin to San Francisco on the US west coast and Toronto in Canada.