Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

To conclude, I thank Mr. Jacobs for being here for as long as he has. I thank him for his comprehensive opening presentation. There is a lot of positivity here. Politicians tend to be very happy with the positive and then focus on the bits we are not positive about. The fact that we are not talking about conveyor belts, baggage handling, suitcases lost in transit and screening times of an hour and so on, which I have experienced in other airports, is really positive. The fact that so many people want to come in and out of Ireland, and that so many airlines want to use Dublin Airport, is really positive. The fact that we have such a strong Ryanair and Aer Lingus presence in Dublin is a benefit to us all. Equally, we have to make sure that from the public's perspective and from the national perspective, Dublin Airport is fit for purpose in the long term. I think Mr. Jacobs and his team are up for that challenge.