Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I asked the Deputy not to do so. I asked him to support Knock. I asked him to support Shannon. I wanted the regional airport to be Knock airport. I am a Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and I do not deal with harbours. I am taking this Bill on behalf of my colleague. I assure the Deputy that a great deal of work is happening behind the scenes at Knock airport. This Government has been very supportive of it. The Deputy knows the situation better than anyone, as he was in government for 14 years.

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