Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am of the view that proposal should go further. Airlines should be able to carry musical instruments as checked-in baggage for free. Difficulties are going to arise in the context of the practical workings of this. The trend among airlines is towards minimising the amount of material passengers may take on board and they have already introduced severe financial restrictions in place in respect of checked-in luggage. If the proposal goes through, people will be informed that they can take their musical instruments on board - it will count as carry-on baggage - but they will not be able to take anything else. There must be clarity on that matter.