Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was told by Aer Lingus that the airline was testing the waters. It may have done that once or twice, but continuously cancelling flight after flight for a sustained ten-week period damaged the brand of Shannon Airport. A lot people reverted to using Dublin Airport.

Finally, I absolutely agree with the points made about testing. People will only have the confidence to board a flight if they know that those in front of and behind them are Covid-19-free. Passengers should be tested at the point of departure and probably at the point of arrival as well. That will allow travellers to exit the arrivals hall, book a car and go to a hotel Covid-19-free. Are there any other measures which the witnesses believe would instill consumer confidence in the coming months?