Seanad debates
Wednesday, 27 November 2002
National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage.
Senators Dooley and others mentioned the need for closer liaison between transport and tourism policy makers. This has been a particular priority of mine and will continue to be so. I note what he had to say about Shannon Airport. It is of immense importance that we not only improve low cost access to this country but that we particularly improve access to it from the United States of America. I had a number of discussions in America regarding this issue. While I welcome the return of the Aer Lingus Washington-Baltimore-Dublin route, it is of pivotal importance that we also attract other airlines. I am confident that we will have some success in this regard in the not too distant future.
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