Noel Treacy (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

This is the title given to the various allowances and compensation in international law under the Montreal Convention. Senator Finucane also referred to ticketing. Article 3.2 of the Montreal Convention allows for other means of tickets but also requires the carrier to also offer to provide a written statement to passengers.

The Montreal Convention on aviation is extremely important. It will deliver significant benefits for international air passengers and users of the air freight industry. Ratification by Ireland and other European Union member states will ensure that those benefits are available on routes to and from Europe. This is important to our economy in terms of its future growth. We are confident that such economic growth will be sustainable and that international aviation will play a major role in that growth. This is also an important matter for the European Union and its economic growth, particularly in light of the accession of new member states on 1 May. We thank the Seanad for its committed co-operation to ensure that the Bill will be passed as quickly as possible in order that new member states will enjoy the full protection of this important convention.

Gabhaim buíochas do na Seanadóirí uilig agus tá súil agam go mbeidh mé ar ais arís roimh i bhfad.