Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I heard those remarks and they are welcome because there is an avenue there. Shannon Airport could be used now if airlines choose to use it. Mr. O'Hanlon referred to issues in respect of rostering and things like that but Shannon Airport is an option now that could cater for a flight, make sure it is on time and ensure passengers get through security in a timely fashion. In the case of flights to America, for example, passengers have to go through two security checks at Dublin Airport whereas they would only have to go through one such check at Shannon Airport. It would make far more sense to divert some flights to America to Shannon.