I remind Deputy Michael Healy-Rae that other Deputies are waiting to speak.

I would like to ask the Taoiseach about the Government's support for regional airports. Kerry Airport has a unique location in Farranfore because there is a train station in the village and there are good roads to Tralee, Castleisland and Killarney, which are a stone's throw away. On 3 May 2017, I raised the possibility of an international PSO for Kerry Airport with Amsterdam, which was brought to me by the Tralee Chamber Alliance. At the time, the Minister, Deputy Bruton, said it was a positive idea. Is it something the Government will look at seriously? It would open up Kerry to a whole new range of business. It would lead to connectivity with an international hub from which one can go anywhere in the world. I ask the Government to support this sensible suggestion.

As the Deputy knows, the Government supports Kerry Airport with the Dublin-Kerry PSO funding, which is critically important for that route and for the viability of all the other routes in and out of the airport. We also support the airport through capital expenditure and operating expenses funding, which is critically important for Kerry Airport and the wider economy. I have sought advice on the idea of an international PSO to see whether there is an avenue to pursue it. I know that Edmond Harty of Dairymaster, who is a very successful businessman in the county, is very passionate about this. I am seeking advice on the matter currently. As soon as I receive that advice, I will get back to the Deputy with it. This interesting proposal may well be of benefit to the Kerry region and other regions as well.