Seanad debates

Wednesday, 14 July 2004

State Airports Bill 2004: Committee Stage.

 

11:00 am

Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I will speak on amendment No. 8. The Minister must admit there is confusion, particularly surrounding the next nine months until the new boards are fully established. In the meantime, people will think that Dublin Airport authority is only responsible for Dublin. However, the authority will have a say in the business of Cork and Shannon authorities. With hindsight, it may make more sense to leave it as the Irish Aviation Authority in the interim period until Cork and Shannon are fully autonomous. The name is misleading and will cause confusion.

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