Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Troy is perfectly correct about the Irish Aviation Authority. It has been a net contributor in terms of dividend. The Deputy is correct that a dividend of €12 million was paid last year. That was paid to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and €6 million came to the Department. That was not dedicated to aviation but was spent on various necessary projects, including some sporting projects the Deputy might recall, including the Irish women's hockey team and other areas such as that. That was money well spent and required.

I do not know whether such a dividend will be paid this year. That is completely a matter for the IAA. I am hopeful. A decision on that will be made, from memory, in April.