Tom
Self supporting ie that it does not affect SNN and DUB operation in anyway. The B757 have very little downtime and what they do have is for tech problem delays and maintenance. I don't think EI will ever go a cross the pond from ORK and management at ORK should know that when they can't get any sort of service to Europe sustainable from airlines if than EI and FR.
Nobody can expect an airline to take a hit to satisfy people of Cork.
When they finally decide to build the M20 possibly in next capital progane from 2016-2020 it will firmly crush hopes of a US service. Same could be said for NOC when in M17/18 opens in the next few years.