Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not know how the LA route was lost. Deputy O'Reilly might fill me in privately some time. I imagine there is a story to tell there. I do know how it was regained because it was regained when I was Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. It was a mixture of the travel tax, route incentives, a growing economy, a marketing budget for Tourism Ireland and fifth freedom rights. I am sure we can get it back with a similar mix when the time comes.

On the non-disclosure agreements, I cannot understand the concept of asking somebody to sign an agreement and then not allowing them to have a copy of it. I will check up on the law in that regard. If it is not illegal, it probably should be. I just do not understand the concept as to why somebody would be asked to sign an agreement and they are somehow supposed to memorise it. Even if you want somebody to adhere to an agreement he or she signs, would it not make sense for that person to have a copy of it so that person can remember what he or she agreed to? There is something very odd and suspicious about people not being able to see an agreement they signed.