I am not aware of any evidence to suggest that infrastructure at Dublin Airport, including the capacity of its runways, is acting as a constraint or barrier to the development of long haul routes. The proposed new parallel runway is required to meet projected traffic growth and to ensure that the runway capacity at Dublin Airport continues to cater for the future requirements of airlines and passengers. In recognition of the long lead-in time on planning approvals, construction and commissioning, the Dublin Airport Authority submitted its planning application for the new runway to Fingal County Council last December. Subject to planning permission, this will ensure that the additional capacity provided by the new runway will be available and operational when needed in about six years time.