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‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Airports and aviation support

Summary

Senator Burke called for a debate on aviation, warning that Irish airports are under severe financial pressure and need government support.

I call for a debate on aviation, but particularly on our airports. Our airports are in very serious circumstances. As an island nation, we are dependent on them. Dublin Airport is probably one of the busiest airports in Europe. I would like to make the case for my local airport, Ireland West Airport, which is experiencing very serious financial difficulties. It would be a shame to lose our airports at this stage. I ask that the Minister for Transport come to the House at a very early stage to give us the up-to-date position on the aid available to airports and the situation from here on in.

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