Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

I know exactly where the Deputy is coming from. Some people would like to have no responsibility and just access to the cash. I am not saying that applies to Shannon Airport management. However, a subsidiary company cannot be able to spend moneys belonging to its parent company unless it is prepared to take responsibility. The structure is not in place in the Dublin Airport Authority for this. If we do agree to separate the airports, it will mean Shannon becomes responsible for all of its decisions, generating its own income and ensuring its own survival.

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