Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

I appreciate it is not easy to find the best and most suitable person for what is a difficult job at Cork Airport but this is all the more reason we need somebody in place. Leaving politics aside, I appeal to the Minister to treat this issue as a priority. This is a huge issue in Cork city and county because the airport is an important gateway to that region of Ireland. There is a significant doubt about Cork Airport's ability to make decisions for itself and compete in the ambitious way it wants to. I appeal to the Minister to deal with this issue as a priority and get the right people in charge.

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