Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

As the Deputy has said, the numbers are growing massively. That is a mark of the economy's success in terms of trade and tourism. I have not considered the issue of Baldonnel at this stage. My focus has exclusively been on expanding capacity at Dublin Airport by providing a second terminal. I believe, as does the Government, that it is vital for future economic development. Whatever happens with other airports will be a matter for consideration later. I am not considering that issue at the moment, rather I am specifically considering——

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