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

The Minister referred to DAA. Is he satisfied that the plans of DAA for the Christmas period, from 15 December until 10 January, are adequate in terms of its capacity to deal with security arrangements? It seems that a tent remains erected outside terminal 1. That gives rise to concerns that DAA is expecting possible overflows and long queues during the Christmas period.

DAA is spending €200 million on a tunnel under a runway. Michael O'Leary and others have stated that the project does not provide value for money or make sense.

What is the Minister of State's view on both of those points? Is she happy with the assurance on the DAA? The number of security staff, 645, is a long way below the number it said it would have in place, which was 800. Is she satisfied that the tent is still erect outside terminal 1, which is a cause of concern? Is she satisfied that it will be able to deal with the increasing numbers? Ryanair is saying it will see a 12% increase in numbers over the Christmas period. Is the Minister of State satisfied that adequate security officer resources are in place?