Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Those in the Public Gallery will be the first to state that the interest is not confined to their presence. The interest is universal and not confined to the mid-west. This is of importance to every citizen, not only in this State but on the island of Ireland. It cannot be about competing regional interests but about protecting and ensuring the provision of critical infrastructural needs. Air transport is one of those and the Shannon-Heathrow route is a critical national interest for the people of Ireland. Therefore, I support the proposal from Deputy Enda Kenny.

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