Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

We need the terminal capacity by 2009 or 2010. Not only will that have an impact on a new terminal or the new pier D and contact stands that will be created, it will allow us to reconfigure the operation into a much more cohesive one. Deputy Mitchell raised an important point regarding transiting through Dublin Airport. It will have to be made easier for passengers to transit and this is linked to the creation of a hub. There would have to be good transit facilities for passenger if it were to work. That would be much more achievable in the sort of configurations that are now being explored.

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