Bernard Allen
Ceist:34 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her views on recent reports that Cork Airport may be sold to private enterprise. [21711/99]
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34 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her views on recent reports that Cork Airport may be sold to private enterprise. [21711/99]
40 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her views on retaining Dublin, Shannon and Cork Airports within a single structure under any proposals on the future of Aer Rianta; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21779/99]
57 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the plans, if any, she has to implement the report (details supplied) into the future of Aer Rianta; and, if so, when will she bring proposals to the Government regarding the company's future. [20799/99]
58 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she will make a statement on her views towards the privatisation of Aer Rianta. [21710/99]
62 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the proposals, if any, she has received to privatise Shannon Airport; and the assurances she will give to those concerned with the airport that their transatlantic traffic status will be retained. [20823/99]
63 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if it is her policy to support the division of the three airports under the ownership of Aer Rianta into separate units or the retention as a single entity; and the discussions, if any, she has had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on this matter. [20797/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 34, 40, 57, 58, 62 and 63 together.
Over the past few months, I have met and consulted with delegations of the staff of the airports, the Aer Rianta union group, the relevant chambers of commerce and other interested parties to hear their concerns and views regarding the ownership of the airports. This process of consultation was completed this morning when the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Public Enterprise and Transport discussed the matter.