andMr. McQuillan asked the Minister for Transport and Power whether Aer Lingus have been asked for permission by any other air company to operate services into Collinstown; if so, whether such consent has been given; and whether a reply has yet been given to the American authorities about their request to overfly Shannon and fly into Dublin.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Air Services into Collinstown Airport.
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The question of granting permission to air companies to operate new air services to Dublin Airport is a matter for the Irish Government and not for Aer Lingus. There is frequent consultation between the Irish and British aviation authorities about services between the two countries. A request, recently received, for permission for an additional British airline to operate services into Dublin Airport is being considered.
As indicated in my reply to a question by the Deputies on the 19th June last a reply to the US representations was issued as long ago as the 8th January, 1962.