Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 14 Feb 1991

Vol. 405 No. 2

Written Answers. - Fly Direct Dublin Group.

Michael Joe Cosgrave

Question:

114 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications the number of times he has met the Fly Direct Dublin Group to date; the nature of these discussions and the proposals he has received following them; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications (Mr. S. Brennan)

I have not yet met the Fly Dublin Direct Committee. However, I have agreed to meet them on the 5 March, 1991. The committee made a submission to me on 28 August 1990 outlining their case that scheduled air services from the US be granted direct access to Dublin.