Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank everyone for their presentations. I have read them but I must examine the Bill and take on board some of the suggestions that have been made.

I agree with Mr. Reidy's comment on workers having a role on the board because it is important they do so. I am also concerned about how pensions will be transferred and the repercussions. I am not sure what effect the change will have and hope someone can tell me more about the matter.

At this moment I have no doubt that there has been a great improvement in the number of passengers using Shannon Airport. I am not sure if that can be maintained on the basis outlined and over the period we are talking about because the airport faces great challenges from, for example, Knock Airport which is nearby and also caters for the west. That is my only fear. I am not sure about the projections but perhaps someone will tell me more about them.