Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

If it is out of order, then so be it. I will reply to the Deputy that I have responded to those claims outside the House and they were made outside the House. I have indicated the position in relation to that matter. I repeat that we would greatly welcome an initiative by Ryanair or any other company that would create viable jobs at Dublin Airport. I reiterate what the Tánaiste, and subsequently the chief executive of IDA Ireland on her behalf, made clear last year. When the Tánaiste met Mr. O'Leary last week, she repeated that the Government will do whatever is practicable to support and facilitate job creation. I could go further in relation to that matter, but I have made it clear by way of public statement and otherwise that there is no basis to those contentions.

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