Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Baldonnel is a fine facility. Obviously it will need to be extended, including more runways and so on. The Minister for Defence, Deputy Smith, and I as Minister for Public Enterprise, discussed this matter. The issue was included in a Bill and we intended to pursue it. The Tánaiste informed me that she was not in favour of the proposal, therefore, Baldonnel did not proceed. It is correct to lay out these aspects so that people will be aware who did or did not have ideas. The issue was dropped because it appears the community in Clondalkin did not agree to it. However, it is a very fine facility, which should be upgraded and used productively. It would be very helpful given that more and more people will use Dublin Airport.