Is it now the Taoiseach's intention to withdraw the Aer Lingus Bill which provides for the privatisation?

- Mr Emmet Stagg (Labour) to Mr Ahern

No.

- The Minister for Public Enterprise, Ms O'Rourke, who was sitting on the Government benches with the Taoiseach Deputy O'Rourke is not yet in the Taoiseach's chair.

- Fine Gael deputy leader Mrs Nora Owen

The Bill has been published and will be before the House next month.

- Mr Ahern