Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. The steering group is very important, as are the growth incentives and the recent announcement made by the Minister on the five flights between Shannon and Chicago. It shows we can look for new routes and find them. A debt exists and I am not clear on how appointing a new chief executive officer or directorship will deal with it. Will the State take some responsibility for the debt? Are we still considering selling off State assets? I am concerned that Shannon Airport would be one such asset. It has given phenomenal service to the mid-west and the country over the years.

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