Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

It is our job to point out the Government's inadequacies.

Could a debate on Dublin Airport be organised? I am amazed that Senator Morrissey did not mention it in his earlier comments. Some 120 short-term car park spaces will be lost at Dublin Airport in order to erect a marquee to cope with the summer traffic through the airport, which is farcical. Passengers are now paying for the Government's incompetence and inaction in regard to the airport. Anyone who has been to the airport recently will be aware that it is almost impossible to get car parking space. This is now being reduced by 120 and temporary accommodation will be provided in a marquee on the roof of the car park. It is time we had a proper debate on facilities for passengers and workers at Dublin Airport. As a former Minister for Public Enterprise, I urge the Leader to ask the Minister for Transport to come to this House for a debate on the matter so we can determine if the Progressive Democrats back the policy.