asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether the Government have in contemplation the establishment of an aerodrome in the Free State for use in the development of aerial communication between the Free State and other countries in Europe and America; whether any correspondence has passed on this subject between the Free State and other Governments; and whether, in any consideration of the subject he will take into account the exceptional geographical advantages possessed by the area of West Cork as the site for such aerodrome.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - INTERNATIONAL AERODROME.
Steps have been taken whenever a request was received for aerodrome facilities to provide them, and those for whom they were provided have expressed their satisfaction with the arrangements made. The nature and location of the facilities required depend on the purpose for which a particular flight is being undertaken, and the time has scarcely arrived for developing a special aerodrome as a general base for communication with other countries. No requests for the establishment of such a base have been received from other Governments, but if they are received, such advantages as are possessed by the area of West Cork, as well as other areas, will duly be taken into account. Baldonnel, as the recognised aerodrome for customs purpose, is the only one at which aeroplanes from other countries are at present permitted to land.