Mr. Basil Geoghegan:

I thank the Deputy for the observations and compliments. I will make one comment and then I will answer the Deputy's question directly. On the brainpower and the willpower that exists around aviation, I believe it is multifaceted. If there is to be a debate about national aviation policy, it is important that people have the confidence that it will end up in something. I know, and the members will be aware, that there was frustration around the aviation task force at various times during Covid because people gave a lot of time and worked with their closest competitors, but felt they did not get much bang for their buck. That is the Government's prerogative, but I am aware it was an issue.