Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

The Minister's discussions with other airlines are welcome. We understandably tend to focus on our own airlines, but many tourists are attracted to this country through non-national airlines. Engagement with the latter should continue in order to encourage inbound tourism.

What impact will the incentive scheme have on the fiscal position of the DAA? We hear regularly about the authority's difficulties in terms of its continued financing of its debt. Has the Minister sought to have any analysis carried out on the impact of the scheme on the viability of the company and, in particular, on its debt rating and on the re-servicing of its debt if that becomes a requirement in due course?

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