Leo Varadkar
Ceist:102 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport his views on an air transport agreement with Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16889/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2008
102 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport his views on an air transport agreement with Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16889/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is Government policy is to facilitate and encourage as wide a range as possible of reliable, regular and competitive commercial air services for Irish tourism, trade and industry.
My Department is currently consulting with the relevant authorities in Egypt with a view to commencing formal negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement between Ireland and Egypt in the coming months.