Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
207 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on further progress on establishing a Public Service obligation between Shannon and Heathrow; the EU or British officials or Government Ministers he has contacted in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35858/07]
View answerOfficials of my Department will shortly be meeting with EU officials to discuss the options, if any, for facilitating the provision of air services to meet the connectivity requirements of the west of Ireland in a liberalised, competitive aviation market. I have had no discussions to date with my UK counterpart on this matter pending the outcome of the discussions with the EU Commission.
