Mr. Pádraig Ó Céidigh:

I have obviously not explored any of this. More generally, this meeting was powerful, supportive and had many good ideas and positive contributions. I thank members for that and I want this relationship to continue. This is not all about what is wrong. We can all talk about that aspect. The committee is considering how to make things better.

Deputy Crowe mentioned private jets. There are many private jets in Dublin and that is the main space for this type of business. In the UK, Luton Airport derives significant income from private jet flights. I do not know how strong that business could be in Shannon. I do not know what it is like now. It is something I will need to find out. Regarding the Air Corps, the single-engine Pilatus is a Swiss aircraft and is a good aeroplane. Pluses and minuses are associated with such single-engine aeroplanes. If that single engine fails in such an aircraft, you would need to be a good swimmer. I will put it like that. The Pilatus aircraft, however, has a very good safety record.

Senator Conway mentioned training earlier as well. What the members are saying, as I see it, is that it could be possible to support and add another angle for a market concerning training for the Air Corps. That is interesting. I made a note of it. Turning to JetBlue transatlantic flights, funnily enough my son, another Cathal, was in Chicago and he phoned me to tell me that I should get in touch with JetBlue. It would be an interesting group to get into Shannon. It is on the radar from my personal perspective. All the airline can do is say, "No".