I ask the Minister to update us, please, on discussions in respect of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. We are an island nation with an ever-growing population, expanding at a rate of 100,000 people per year. Our capital city's airport is a vital component for our national competitiveness and continued success. Dealing with the cap and putting in place a long-term plan for the airport is an opportunity for Ireland not just to attract more tourists but to increase our connectivity and attract more industry to our very well-situated island, which is a gateway to Europe and has pre-clearance for the USA.

The Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, needs to play its part. It needs to be a better neighbour to the communities around the airport and address traffic management, noise insulation and adherence to flight paths. However, we need to swiftly address this issue and put the negative narrative to bed once and for all so that Ireland can maximise its potential.

I thank the Deputy. This is an issue I know is ongoing and there is significant engagement between the Minister for Transport, the DAA and other relevant bodies in this regard. The Deputy is right; we are an island and we rely heavily on our airports and our air connectivity so it is really important we are not in any way disadvantaged. However, it is also important that we support the communities that live near the airport, as the Deputy referenced, whether it is making sure flight paths are adhered to or addressing issues around noise or traffic.

As we progress and move to increase or remove the cap, it is important that those issues are addressed as well. The Minister for Transport is very aware of these issues also.