Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

We want competition and choice. Notwithstanding my serious criticisms of the Bill, I ask the Minister to clarify that point.

As regards the aviation sector, one of the largest European aviation companies, Ryanair, was founded by an Irishman. It is a fantastic company. If Deputy Broughan ever wishes to go to places far afield, such as east or west Germany or Russia, I am sure that company would provide him with a suitable seat near the engine so that the noise of one would be drowned out by the other and there would be equilibrium in transport in that case also.

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