Joint Committee on Transport and Communications to meet with Basil Geoghegan, Chairperson Designate of DAA

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Kieran O’Donnell said: “Following our recent engagement with the Chair Designate of the Shannon Group, the Committee welcomes this opportunity to meet with Basil Geoghegan prior to his appointment as Chairperson of DAA to discuss his strategic priorities for the role and for Ireland’s other two main airports.

“We look forward to hearing his vision for DAA, especially how Dublin Airport and Cork Airport can rebuild their business following the pandemic. For Dublin this includes the route network into Britain, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and as a strategic hub feeding transatlantic routes to the United States and Canada. Members are also interesting in hearing Mr Geoghegan’s plans for the development of Cork Airport and re-establishing and growing the route network to Britain, Europe and worldwide.”

The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 2 can be viewed live on Oireachtas.ie.

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