Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader try to arrange, at the earliest possible date, for the Minister for Transport to come to the House to debate the implications of yesterday's ruling by the European Commission? There is much confusion in the mid-west and in County Clare in particular regarding Shannon Airport. There is much concern as to the implications of this ruling for the airport and for regional publicly controlled airports as opposed to private airports in other parts of the country. There is confusion because the industry does not seem to have responded in a uniform way. Ryanair seems to think it will have dreadful consequences whereas companies such as easyJet think the opposite. We are somewhat confused. We would like some clarity and direction from the Minister at the earliest possible date.