ATNotts
I don't think the Irish government dare say a word about state assistance when it comes to airlines. EI, love them though I do wouldn't be around now if it wasn't for bailouts even despite the EU saying they were illegal, yet of all when the Hungarian government fell foul with Europe Malev was assisted into destruction. Plenty other enhancements offered to airlines, EI is being funded to land in Hartford Connecticut for instance, also several regional French airport's have offered subsidies to FR - the same airline that cried foul about EI.