Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

I call for an urgent debate on aviation policy, especially in light of the welcome decisions made yesterday. There are remaining issues to be dealt with and no doubt the requirement for an airport in the midlands is one of those. There are still uncertainties surrounding Shannon Airport which need to be addressed quickly. There is uncertainty over the outsourcing of jobs at the airport as well as the commitment of Aer Lingus to Shannon Airport. There is particular concern about discussions between the EU, the Government and the US on the bilateral policy. These are areas I would like to address at the earliest possible opportunity.