Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
219. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that has taken place with NAMA, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission or Dublin Airport Authority about the temporary leasing of the QuickPark car park at Dublin Airport while a review of the permanent sale of the car park is taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36283/23]
View answerI am engaging on a regular basis with the daa and most recently met with CEO of daa, Kenny Jacobs on Friday 23 June where we discussed a number of issues including car parking at Dublin Airport. The Department also continues to engage with the daa on a regular basis.
As the deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport, which they do on a commercial basis, including the provision of car parking at the airport.
The purchase or short-term lease of such a facility is a commercial negotiation between the companies concerned and the Minister does not intervene in such matters.
Accordingly, as the issue raised by the deputy is a commercial matter, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.
