Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

Amendment No. 8 seeks to delay the renaming of Aer Rianta until after the Cork and Shannon appointed day. This issue has been brought to my attention by Senator Dooley among others. I am sympathetic to this matter. However, it would be confusing if I were to allow the delay. It is better that we start as we mean to go on. The notion that Cork and Shannon authorities will be subservient to a Dublin authority for nine months will be a feeling rather than a reality. There is no point delaying the renaming. The sooner we do so, the better.

In the memorandum of associations and my opening requirements of the boards, I will ensure the Irish title automatically follows the English title. Therefore, the title of the Dublin Airport authority, when established, will be Údarás Aerfort Átha Cliath, and so on for Cork and Shannon. In all instances where the title is used in a legal or promotional sense, I will ensure the Irish title is included. That is important.