Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

The pioneers in this area deserve to be commended. However, we must, in analysing the new tax, not overplay its impact. For illustration purposes, the House might wish to note that at present a fare from Shannon to London Stansted that is initially presented as €15 with a similar €15 return fare will actually cost a passenger over €100 when all charges are included, excluding the air travel tax. This assumes no luggage is checked in which would cost more. Included in the €100 is a €5 credit card handling fee per flight segment. This practice has been the subject of much criticism by consumer bodies.

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