Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister's indication that there will be no state aid for Shannon points us in the wrong direction. We are all hopeful that the new company at Shannon will be able to sustain itself. The airport's success has not come about by accident but as a result of the Government's using its authority to direct that certain things be done. Action in this regard is not being taken by some external agency or other but by the State. It is this very favourable position which could potentially adversely affect Knock, and that is why we need a report sooner rather than later.

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