Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is welcome. If that is the case, though, then it is news to me because there had only been a commitment of one year. If the funding continues into next year and the year after, it will be welcome. It was a key objective outlined by Mr. Henry. The issue was also raised with me by Ms Considine. If Shannon continued to have access to the vital funding stream of the regional airport programme next year and the year after until such time as we reached 3 million passengers, we in the Shannon region would broadly welcome that. The Minister of State might confirm that to me in writing.