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

The Senator has made a very interesting point. Can Mr. Ó Céidigh tell us why Dublin Airport has grown exponentially relative to the likes of Shannon and Cork Airports? We have talked about the fact Dublin Airport is congested. Shannon Airport has the biggest runway in Europe and huge capacity, so why has Dublin Airport continued to not only increase its passenger numbers but its share has increased exponentially? That is something Senator Horkan has mentioned on many occasions but I have framed the question. I think Senator Horkan posed this question and I ask Mr. Ó Céidigh, who has practical expertise in aviation, why has that happened?