Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy Carey. I am very keen to bring this project to a conclusion. Like most things I have started in this job, it has taken longer than I thought for various reasons, and there are always complications, but we are on target for mid-November. If all goes to plan, it would make sense to appoint a board and begin the search for a chief executive officer sooner rather than later.

Given the work done by the aviation development task force, I am increasingly confident that separation will work. There is genuine and real interest from industry in investing in Shannon. The infrastructure is in place and it does not involve building runways or hangers or involve support from Government. All it requires is the right business deals. The reports I have received on the work of the task force are very encouraging.

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