Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator O' Toole raised the issue of Ryanair. I am referring to the company and not to any individual in particular. I fully agree with the Senator that there is a particular issue. Aer Rianta operates a three year system for new airlines and new routes. However, that is different from a plain subsidy which is what small towns were bullied into giving to get these routes. This is the very matter on which I fell out with a particular gentleman who wanted me to engage in incorrect behaviour by extending the subvention period for many years. Not only did I fall out with a particular person, but I was upbraided by all and sundry, including particular Members of this House——