Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

The key point is that the heavy hand of the DAA is felt in all airports. When T2 was opened to competition, vibrant international companies failed to get through the process. Is it not time to re-examine the principle of the DAA running those airports and to invite tenders? International airport companies have assured me that there is vibrancy and competition among the international airlines, which were prepared to work T2. The DAA should consider opening up and making the other airports in the country financially independent, as I agree with the Minister on the latter point.

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