asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether his attention has been drawn to an English Sunday newspaper report of July 4th, 1948, which stated that a large-scale survey of Shannon Airport has been completed by American civil and military aeronautical experts with a view to its being handed over to the Americans to maintain and run: and, if so, whether he will say if this report is correct; and, if so, what negotiations have taken place regarding the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannon Airport.
I have not seen the newspaper report referred to. No negotiations have taken place and there is no foundation for this report.