James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was very disappointed to see that border preclearance facility planning permission had been declined. Obviously, the DAA has a long-standing relationship with Fingal County Council. It could be argued that it is a very important piece of tourism infrastructure from a business and economic development perspective. Does Mr. Jacobs think it is sustainable that a local authority would have the key say over what is the largest airport in the country? Should those decisions be taken at a more senior level within Government? What is Mr. Jacobs's feel on that relationship, particularly with all the developments coming up at the airport?