Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is consistently personal with me, but that is his prerogative. I note he did not explain his reference to Nuremberg. I know exactly why he is making that reference. He should have the courage to explain where he is coming from when he makes that reference.

In relation to this particular issue, a court order was made and was not appealed, as I noted previously. Margaretta D'Arcy could be released from prison later today or tomorrow morning if she signs the bond, as directed by the judge. There would be no reason for her to be in prison if she complied with the condition of staying off the runway.

I do not know whether Margaretta D'Arcy uses a zimmer frame. Does the Deputy seriously think it is in the public interest for an elderly person, regardless of the strength of her views on any issue, to have a free licence to go onto a runway - with or without a zimmer frame - when an aeroplane could be landing, thereby placing at risk her life and the lives of others? This is not about age; it is about responsibility. I have a responsibility to ensure the safety of airline travellers and the general public is not jeopardised. Common sense would dictate that the lady in question would sign the bond and the matter would end.

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