Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are unusual in the Shannon and western region. Shannon has been a catalyst for us to be able to build a large infrastructure through foreign direct investment from the US. It provides thousands of jobs. We must have the vital connectivity to maintain this. I would like to leave it that the Minister is looking at it. I understand he has difficulties. Nevertheless, we need it. Shannon is up and running and Ryanair is coming in, which is great. Aer Lingus has re-established the Heathrow route. It is all positive. We just need further momentum. The Minister will take this on board and he is looking at it.