Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----aid and support to airports. I fully understand the importance the Deputy accords to the airport and its importance to his county. I have to emphasise that importance is well understood by me and the Government. We have contributed, through plans like the Wild Atlantic Way, to the demand that is facilitating the passenger growth Knock has seen. It has had its best year ever, and I will continue to advocate very hard on its behalf and that of similar airports to ensure that the necessary support is in place for them to continue the growth we saw last year.

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