Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

This is an issue raised by the Commission for Aviation Regulation in its submission to the Department. The terminal will carry 15 million passengers per year and, including the associated works, will cost over €600 million. It will be a unique location, one of two in Europe where one can clear US customs. It is important that it is run effectively, whether by a designated air carrier or a private consortium linked to transport carriers. It is important the Minister provides us with a timetable for the process. When will he advertise for tenders for the project?

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