Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 Jul 1996

Vol. 467 No. 7

Written Answers. - Aer Rianta Privatisation.

Máirín Quill

Question:

18 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will report on the possible privatisation of Aer Rianta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14156/96]

Robert Molloy

Question:

419 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether it is envisaged that the operation of Shannon and Cork Airports will be separated from Aer Rianta's operations under a privatisation plan. [14228/96]

Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Lowry)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 18 and 419 together.

I have no plans for the privatisation of Aer Rianta, or for the operation of Shannon and Cork Airports separate from Aer Rianta's other activities as part of a privatisation plan.