I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle to take Questions Nos. 50 and 51 together.
Owing to the very adverse weather conditions experienced in the Cork area since work commenced at the Airport site last November it will not be possible to have the constructional work completed by the contract completion date of the end of July. I am having the position examined to see whether there are any measures that could be adopted to enable the Airport to become operational on a restricted basis with due regard to public safety. I hope to be able to make a definite statement at an early date.