Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

What I can do is put forward proposals, alternatives and support structures that can be offered when the business plan is brought forward during my discussions in ten minutes time with Mr. O'Leary. It has nothing to do with personalities or who is on the front page of the newspapers. It is about the bona fides of a proposal and how it can be supported in light of the disquiet and concern caused by two matters. The first matter is that Mr. O'Leary does not wish to converse with the DAA even though, as I have noted, an executive has been in a position to negotiate with the DAA for hangars one and two. I have proposed that the IDA or I would act as an intermediary. The second matter is that hangar six is unfortunately not available. However, we are prepared to provide other hangar facilities at Dublin Airport with our existing complement, build and lease a facility or provide a site similar to what is being provided in Scotland. I believe that, despite slight rancour, everybody in this House wants to ensure the jobs can be brought to Dublin Airport if they are available. For the benefit of Shannon representatives, Shannon Airport can equally be mentioned.

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