Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

The fact that it has not impacted negatively since its introduction does not mean that it is not a timebomb waiting for us. All it takes is one example of a grounded aircraft for Ireland to become a no-go area for other aircraft. That is the danger. It is not that it has not happened so far, but that it may happen and if so, we will become the pariah of the aviation industry. This is an important issue and I very much regret that it is not being taken on board.

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