Mr. Michael McGrail:

I will try to answer the Senator's questions in order.

The IAA is passive when it comes to the passenger numbers that pass through Dublin Airport. That it a priority and responsibility of the Dublin Airport Authority. Having said that, I think passenger numbers have been increasing, particularly since the acquisition by IAG of Aer Lingus. Numbers passing through the airport in transit have been increasing. I do not have the exact numbers, but I would think it represents less than 10% of the 30-odd million passengers who pass through the airport. It is certainly something I can provide for the committee.