Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

The issue of who the authority should be is relevant. I do not think the argument about Fingal County Council holds up at all. It is simply a question of the reality about the airport. I would like to see a breakdown of the 7% figure. Either way, it is a major employer and entity within Fingal. Local authority managers are now called chief executives. That says it all about their business philosophy. The suggestion is that the council is going to be independent. Fianna Fáil seems to be indicating that it accepts Fingal will be the competent authority. It seems the council is simply seeking some additional staff and resources to be put in. That is going to be highly disappointing for residents.