Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

The Air Navigation and Transport (Pre-Clearance) Bill provides for the introduction of pre-clearance facilities at Dublin and Shannon Airports for US-bound passengers. What is the position on progress and negotiations with the United States? When will the Bill be brought before the Dáil? In order to operate such a scheme, it is vital to have a sustainable transatlantic service. What is the Taoiseach's view on this, taking into account the proposal made by Aer Lingus today to no longer have a cabin crew based at Shannon? What effect does he think this will have?

With regard to the transatlantic service, it is vital to have a multinational sector. Will the Taoiseach confirm whether the Government has been informed, directly or indirectly, by Dell if it intends to leave Limerick?

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