Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Thompstone for clarifying that. I also have a query on the Shannon-Heathrow slot which is critically important to us. Mr. Thompstone said that he flies out to Africa, to Asia and other places.

I know many people who are doing similar things. My concern is that when an airline is not based in Shannon, we are depending on flights coming elsewhere. If a flight goes technical out of Dublin first thing in the morning, then we are goosed. I know Aer Lingus has claimed it will not do that, but our job as public representatives is to keep the pressure on in that regard. I believe the TRSS is a very good scheme. I am sure other airlines will do something very similar. We need to ensure we sell it as best we can. People have vented their frustration. They want to travel as soon as soon as we can get through the pandemic.