Olivia Mitchell
Ceist:184 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to encourage or promote air links between Ireland and Asia. [31797/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 1 December 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department has negotiated and signed several air transport agreements with countries in Asia and the Middle East.
In the coming year, my officials will be holding negotiations with officials from Bahrain and are confident that those will lead to the signing of an agreement. Such agreements provide the regulatory framework within which air services can be provided.
While the decision as to whether to operate on a particular route is a commercial one for the airlines concerned, my Department takes every opportunity in its contacts with airlines to encourage the commencement of new international services.