Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

If this is such a wonderful idea in the eyes of the Cabinet, why do other airports not do this? On the concept of competing terminals, which has not been questioned anywhere in the media during this debate in recent months, what is the basis on which two terminals would compete given that the critical areas of baggage handling and check-in are in the control of airlines and airport charges, a major issue, are controlled by the aviation regulator? Does the Minister accept that the concept of competing airport terminals is flawed? Why is the Cabinet continuing with this nonsensical debate?

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