Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I would like Fine Gael to clarify what one of its MEPs meant by stating that the party wants separation for Shannon Airport. Will the Fine Gael leadership tell us whether that is Fine Gael policy? If it is we have much to worry about at Shannon.

The approach being taken by the Government on the future of Shannon Airport was referenced by the presentation and development of customs and border protection facilities at the airport. That is a way forward. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Hilary Clinton. She was very thankful to the Government for the support for troops passing through the airport. Has Fine Gael changed its position from the previous occasion this House voted on the landing of troops at Shannon?

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