Mr. Michael McGrail:

Senator Ó Céidigh's point about growth at Dublin Airport is important. More airlines outside of the traditional British airlines are coming into the airport. We are collaborating with the Department on scenario planning in the context of Brexit. Ultimately, it is up to the Department but I will certainly pass on the Senator's comments to the effect that it would be useful for the Department to outline to the airlines how it sees Brexit playing out from 29 March 2019 onwards.

The question of Baldonnel as a second airport for Dublin is not one for me. That would be a major policy and investment decision. I have no doubt that the Department of Defence would have a view on it as well.

The Senator asked about the IAA's relationship with the AAIU and other organisations. Again, I must point out that I have only been in this role for about three weeks but, as I understand it, the relationship with EASA is very good. EASA conducts regular independent audits of the IAA, which are taken seriously by the authority. Representatives of EASA spend several days within the IAA assessing operations. I understand that our relationship with CAR is good. Discussions have been ongoing with regard to the separation.