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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Dublin Airport Authority and Cork Airport

Summary

Jerry Buttimer sought the Government’s plans for the Dublin Airport Authority and Cork Airport, citing the loss of 12 airlines. The Ceann Comhairle ruled the aviation-policy question outside the Order of Business and suggested pursuing it through appropriate channels.

In light of the holding of The Gathering in 2013, could we have an outline from the Government on the role of the Dublin Airport Authority-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Not on the Order of Business, Deputy Buttimer.

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It is important-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We do not deal with The Gathering on the Order of Business.

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It is important in terms of aviation policy.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is entitled to ask about promised legislation.

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In regard to aviation policy-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No, Deputy. I must be fair to everybody here. Deputy Buttimer is out of order. Sorry about that.

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The Deputy can discuss it at his committee meeting tomorrow morning.

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It is contained in the legislative programme for 2012 to 2013.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What is contained in the legislative programme? The Gathering?

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My question for the Taoiseach is very specific. It concerns the role and composition of the Dublin Airport Authority, with particular reference to Cork Airport, which has lost 12 airlines in the last 12 months-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

One second, please, Deputy Buttimer. You are really abusing the process.

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What is the Government's plan in that regard?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Taoiseach is not answering that question because it has nothing to do with promised legislation.

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It is related to legislation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy should not try to cod me. I call Deputy Higgins.

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