Ms Anne Nolan:

Yes, there is money, costs and efficiencies. We would all like to be able to do everything but we cannot, particularly in straitened times. It boils down to traffic size, throughput and economies of scale.

With regard to domestic flights and security queues, we must take into account the really good roads, which has something to do with the reduction in traffic. Sometimes it is easier to jump in the car and get onto the M50. People can travel to Galway from Dublin in an hour and a half. Maybe that has something to do with it and I would hope that everyone is experiencing a better experience at Dublin Airport. We took over aviation security management at the State airports a year ago. I press the green button with a happy, smiley face which people can press if they are happy with the service. From my experience, the queues are not as bad and the system has been overhauled by our inspectors and auditors. I hope it is better but I do not know that it will bring back Sligo.