I join other colleagues in expressing my deepest sympathy to the family of Niall Donohue, a great hurler. We saw him play last year in the all-Ireland championship, when many hoped Galway would win. It is desperate.

I welcome the announcement by Ryanair this morning of eight new routes to Shannon Airpoprt. It is estimated that they will bring an extra 300,000 passengers into the airport and create 300 jobs. This is a very significant announcement for Shannon Airport. It proves that the airport is working as an independent entity. There will be a significant increase in passenger numbers. It proves also that the decision by the Minister for Finance to get rid of the travel tax is working. I commend Michael O'Leary because he has put his money where his mouth is and he will deliver greater passenger numbers to Shannon Airport.

A model employer.

It will result in the creation of many more jobs than just the 300 at the airport. It is a good news story and the responsibility of all of us to welcome it. I commend him.

Deputy Timmy Dooley announced it yesterday.

The Fianna Fáil transport spokesperson.

I commend the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the work they have done in the background in recent months to ensure this happened.

What about thanking Mr. O'Leary?

I can guarantee the 300,000 extra passengers that they will get a great céad míle fáilte in County Clare.