Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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We are now in public session. This meeting has been convened for the consideration of a motion on approving the terms of air services agreements between Ireland and the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. This was referred to committee by order of the Dáil on 3 July. The committee has been asked to send a message to the Dáil not later than 12 July saying that it has completed its consideration of the motion. The briefing prepared by the Department has been circulated to members.

I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross and his officials to this meeting and I invite him to make his opening statement please.