Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

I am not overly concerned about Dublin Airport, but there is a view, which I share, that a second terminal at Dublin Airport which is not in State ownership could create a competitive environment within Dublin Airport, which could have an adverse effect on Shannon and Cork Airports. We accept to some extent that there are potential benefits associated with an element of competition among the three airports as they stand. Putting in place a second terminal at Dublin Airport adds a further dimension which would concentrate much of the competition within Dublin Airport and between the two entities. That has a potential negative effect and is not something I would like to see happen. However, this will be a Government decision to which neither I nor Senator Daly will be a party.