John O'Mahony (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister mentioned regional airports, while earlier we spoke about infrastructure. Under the previous Government, I chaired an airport study group to consider what was needed. Ireland West Airport Knock caters for more passengers than all of the other regional airports combined. I welcome the recent allocation of funding. Does the Minister plan to visit Ireland West Airport Knock? If not, I extend an open invitation to see what is happening there. It is a crucial link in the promotion of tourism in the west.

I am open to correction, but I understand the Olympic Council of Ireland received funding of €1.2 million in the past two years. During the recent controversy I heard that the Olympic Council of Ireland had cash reserves of €2 million. Given all that has happened, will its funding be reviewed? Is it provided on an ongoing annual basis or in the approach to Olympic Games? Will it be reviewed in the light of the size of its cash reserves and other events that have taken place?