Would the Minister consider providing an airport for the West in Strokestown? This might be a matter for laughter on the Fine Gael benches because they do not have any concern for the west but it is not a matter for laughter on this side of the House, I am sure Deputy Burke does not share their laughter. We are concerned about development in that area.

Deputy Leyden missed the runway.

The Deputy will be aware that airport development facilities in the north -western region have been promoted actively by the Government and grants were made available recently through the Tripartite Committee to develop the needs and potential of that area. While Strokestown is a matter for the county development team, significant grants have been made available by the Tripartite Committee from the employment guarantee fund towards that particular programme.

That is much appreciated.