Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2006
520 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding from the Exchequer in the amount of €9 million to a route support fund for Shannon Airport to part balance the heavy funding provided to Dublin Airport at the seeming expense of Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34026/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraNone of the State airports, including Dublin Airport, receive any Exchequer funding.
The funding of future developments at each of the three airports will be a matter for commercial consideration by the new independent airport authorities when Shannon and Cork Airports become fully independent in accordance with the framework provided in the State Airports Act 2004.
521 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the state of negotiations to establish an extension of the US customs and borders protection facility at Shannon Airport; when they might expect to be included; the date such a facility might be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34041/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn co-operation with the US Authorities, the Dublin Airport Authority is examining proposals to extend the existing US pre-inspection facilities to full pre-clearance of immigration, customs and agriculture requirements for all US bound flights from Shannon and Dublin airports.
These proposals are the subject of on-going discussions among the various parties.
