Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I am confident that will be forthcoming from the Minister.

The Shannon Airport Authority recently announced a new routes scheme that puts forward a solution for Aer Lingus, or perhaps another carrier. My preferred option would be Aer Lingus. I encourage the Government to look at further measures, including the establishment of a route development fund, like those used in other European countries such as Scotland, Malta and Italy, to support the development of new routes.

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