A new terminal and associated facilities are planned for Cork Airport. I understand from Aer Rianta that tenders for the construction of the new terminal and supporting infrastructure are in the final stages of evaluation and that work on this programme will get under way in the coming weeks. The project will include a new terminal building, a multi-storey car park with a covered walkway connection to the terminal and airbridge facilities to protect passengers getting from the terminal to their aircraft. All aspects of this major investment programme at the airport will take full account of the needs of the elderly and disabled. In this regard Aer Rianta consulted with the representatives of disabled groups to ensure the design is appropriate to their needs.