Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The truthful answer is that I would like to see a decision made on this very shortly. I was inquiring about this myself only in recent days. The Minister of State, Deputy Lawless, now has responsibility for this in the Department of Transport. I will ask him to engage with Deputy Cullinane directly. My understanding is an updated submission from Waterford Airport was received by the Department on 23 April. Some detail remained outstanding until 27 May. Further detail was provided last week, on 2 July, and Department officials are now continuing their engagement with airport management in order to bring all matters to a conclusion. My understanding is that the Minister of State, Deputy Lawless, has an open mind on the issue and is awaiting an assessment of any proposal on that basis. I am well aware that there is frustration around this in Waterford. I will see if we can get the Deputy a timeline.

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