Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On the first question, we visited the tremendous staff in the motor tax office who do incredible work. We saw the volume of paper that arrives there, as well as the incredible work of all the public servants working there. The Deputy is correct that the existing conditions are problematic. We have been engaging on that internally within the Department. Obviously, it is in co-ordination with the Office of Public Works as well. I will get a proper take on the current position and revert to the Deputy and perhaps the committee on that issue.

On the regional airports programme, it was important in the last number of years to give that uplift to the regional airports. I have engaged extensively with the Deputy and others within the mid-west region but also the other airports that could be affected if the existing policy persists in Knock and Cork. That review is due in quarter 4. I am cognisant of the wider argument but also the need to continue to give uplift to the regional airports in terms of investment and give the opportunities for passengers and throughput when-----