Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

I call on the Leader urgently to arrange a debate on security at Shannon Airport. Contrary to what Senator Ryan said, it does have a bearing on the economy of the region. The image of Shannon as a secure airport at which airlines can land is of importance. We should be concerned, not just about the 17 flights that have been lost to Frankfurt but also about the ultimate result of this. Decisions due to be made by other airlines about whether to use Shannon Airport in the future may have a detrimental effect on the livelihoods of those living in the mid-west region, from Senator Finucane's area to my own in County Clare, where people are very concerned. We should have a debate specifically on this matter.