Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will put things in context. The Minister is very familiar with my county. Some 16% of passengers going through Knock Airport come from County Roscommon and 18% of the tourists that come through Knock Airport visit Roscommon, something which is replicated throughout the west. Knock Airport is a strategically important international airport, just like Shannon, and needs to be treated in such a manner by the Government. Can the Minister assure me that we will not have a situation like we had in March 2013, when a Finance Bill was brought before the House to deal with Shannon Airport? Knock Airport should not be ignored. On foot of that we had a report. We now want to see it, and see the joint approach by Government and the airport implemented quickly. I want the Minister to tell me the timeline for the implementation of the report. When will we see real action?

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