Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that the airports have submitted applications for funding under the supports provided by the Government. They are working with Department officials on that matter. There will be ongoing engagement between the airports and officials within the Department about their needs. That also informs us as to the sustainability of the airports and suggests what further supports may be required. As I said to colleagues earlier, this ongoing engagement with Department officials is critical and has always been done. We are into a new phase of Covid-19 now and there will be a prolonged recovery within the aviation sector, as we are all aware. Every analyst is saying that.