Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have no difficulty in the board's ability to run the airport because we can all see how it has thrived over the last decade, in terms of passenger numbers and the fact that Dublin Airport is the second most competitive airport in Europe. The DAA is ticking all the boxes in terms of doing the right thing but my concern is that if there is a possibility of driving the charges down further, it could have a direct impact on the airport's ability to grow and make much needed investment. If such investment is not made, it will have a negative impact on the airport's ability to generate further employment and to ensure that passengers can go through the airport in a timely and efficient manner.

If we do not have an appropriate number of landing bays and taxiways there is a possibility of ongoing delays, which will have an impact on the quality of service the airport can provide to passengers. While the charges might be a small bit lower, passengers' experiences could be adversely affected. I am concerned about that.

Will the strengthening of the CAR and the responsibilities being transferred to it result in it requiring additional resources in terms of personnel or is it adequately resourced to meet its new obligations should this legislation be passed?

Is there any indicative timeframe as to when the legislation will be brought to Second Stage? What is the timeframe for moving to the next stage?