Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

They are working on the proposals put forward by the airlines. Airlines are saying they will put on a certain number of planes and bring in a certain number of tourists. The consultants are examining these offers to ascertain how genuine they are and how many tourists would travel on particular routes. Routes to the Canaries and Malta do not generate significant tourism benefits for Ireland. They are also examining the impact of these proposals on airports and airport charges.

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