Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the progress made to date on creating new opportunities and businesses in Shannon through the merger of the airport with Shannon Development. The Minister indicated it is unlikely that legislation would be enacted prior to the summer recess but that progress continues apace. I welcome that the heads of the Bill will be presented to the Joint Committee on the Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht. I ask the Minister to confirm whether the heads are ready and indicate when he will be in a position to present them to the committee. I also welcome that the process of recruiting a chief executive officer for the new Shannon entity is nearing completion. When will that key appointment be made?

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