Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

In some quarters the discussion seems to be academic in that many First World airlines already adhere to those standards and as we do not have much trade between the two countries it is not particularly relevant. This is changing, however, because much of the work of the Department of Transport in restructuring Aer Rianta to have three independent boards manage the airports will place an onus on each board to find new business and new airlines prepared to build links with other markets. We will see some airlines hitherto unknown to us travelling in and out of Ireland. Trade will be generated too by the multicultural society now emerging here. Many of those who have come here seeking asylum will eventually become part of our society and as their countries move beyond their own difficulties we will trade with them. This is an important Bill to ensure that emerging airlines wishing to travel to and from Ireland will be in a position to provide the same level of cover as others.