Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

As a result of that it is now in a very precarious position as an airline. The Minister, Deputy Dempsey, has indicated he will not give any State aid to any of the airlines. Will the Taoiseach use the opportunity of the financial Bill before the Dáil at the moment to abolish the travel tax to ensure we continue to have two airlines serving this island? It will be too late if we continue with this tax.

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