Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

No one disputes the value of the North American routes and aviation in general. While the ordinary person on the street does not have the figures, he or she does understand that it is vital for the economy that we have an aviation sector that is thriving.

I am glad the witness mentioned testing as being part of the solution. This is a common theme that has come from this committee since its inception, and from the public. What have both companies been doing practically in engaging with the Government to deliver a testing regime that works? If a testing regime is implemented and the public has some degree of confidence in it, then our aviation sector will return a lot more quickly than is currently planned out.