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Galway Airport consequences

Summary

Deputy Grealish seeks legislation or a Government response following developments at Galway Airport, warning of serious effects on businesses; the Ceann Comhairle advises a topical issue or parliamentary question.

Does the Government have a proposal to bring forward legislation in light of what happened yesterday regarding Galway Airport?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Hold on a second.

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I am not making a statement.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is chancing his arm.

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I seek clarity on this issue because there will be serious consequences for businesses throughout the country.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

If the Deputy tables a request for a topical issue I will consider it. Thank you.

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I wish to ask the Tánaiste because he is the Minister responsible for bringing in-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy Ó Cuív had a go at that during Leaders' Questions in a roundabout way.

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There will be considerable consequences. Banks are cleaning out businesses where loans are up to date.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I know.

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I call on the Tánaiste to make a statement or comment on it.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

He cannot make a statement on it now. If he wants to come in later on-----

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Will the Government bring forward legislation to ensure this does not happen again? That is what I wish the Tánaiste to comment on.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I suggest the Deputy submits a topical issue or parliamentary question.

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The Ceann Comhairle is being unfair on this issue.

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