Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

Amendment No. 24 would amend section 8(12), where Cork and Shannon are performing functions on behalf of Dublin before their respective appointed days under section 8(1). The performance by these authorities of such functions, to include provisions of services and facilities related to such functions, will already be subject to the terms of an agreement in place between Dublin Airport authority and the other relevant authorities under that subsection. The airports will come into the issue directly in that way.

Amendment No. 25 would amend section 8(13) where an airport authority wishes to establish a new airport or become the owner or manager of an existing airport. This should only require the Minister's consent. No ministerial consent is required for the performance of delegated functions of Dublin Airport authority under subsection (1). This is a matter for agreement between Dublin Airport authority and Cork and Shannon authorities as the case may be.