Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2004
392 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the discount schemes which are in operation currently for Shannon and Dublin airports for new transatlantic routes; if he will provide a route by route and by airline breakdown for these schemes; if any route discounts are proposed for the 2004 summer schedule; the start date and end date of these schemes for both Shannon and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3940/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe incentive schemes for the development of new routes at the three State airports, including Dublin and Shannon, are a day to day matter for Aer Rianta. Details of the new route support schemes for 2004 in Dublin and Shannon airports are available on the Aer Rianta website at www.aer-rianta.ie. Operators on any new routes which commence operations during the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004 and which meet the qualifying criteria listed by Aer Rianta in the route support documentation are entitled to such support.
393 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his officials are currently engaged or propose to engage with American officials about a change in the current bilateral agreement to permit two flights into Dublin and one into Shannon Airport; if he can confirm that this is true; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3941/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 162 of 28 January 2004.
