Billy Kelleher
Question:255 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport if there are any legal impediments either under EU law or Irish law to transatlantic flights going directly from Cork Airport to the USA; if, in the context of the bilateral agreements, there was never a legal basis for not allowing the operation of transatlantic flights from and to Cork Airport; if, with the restructuring of Aer Rianta, the Cork Airport Authority is now free actively to pursue cross-Atlantic business; if there are any obstacles remaining, they will be removed; his views on whether transatlantic business would be of huge benefit to the commercial and tourist economy of the greater south Munster area; if he will make a statement on the Government’s position in relation to Cork and USA flights; and if he will actively encourage such a proposal. [5855/05]
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