Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2007
304 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the fact that prior to the decision to open the Belfast base, Aer Lingus considered expansion plans from a base in Birmingham; if he had an input into this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35039/07]
View answerAviation policy is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey T.D. I had no input into the decision referred to by the Deputy.
305 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he made representations or had discussions with Aer Lingus regarding the transfer of its planned new base from Birmingham to Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35040/07]
View answerI made no such representations or had such discussions regarding the issue raised by the Deputy.
