Air Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Questions (71)

Mary Upton

Question:

136 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the proposals of an airline (details supplied) for doubling its present volume of passenger traffic at Cork and Shannon airports within five years; if his further attention has been drawn to the airline’s proposals for increasing its present volume of traffic at Dublin Airport by more than 50% within five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35074/10]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

I have no function in relation to the proposals of any airline regarding the introduction of services at the State Airports. I understand that Dublin, Shannon and Cork Airports are actively engaged, on an ongoing basis, in encouraging airlines to establish new and enhanced services at the airports.