Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I am only putting the facts forward. One of the first meetings I had after being appointed Minister for Transport was with the board of Cork Airport. I made the facts and the demands clear at that meeting and have not changed my position. That board has been in no doubt of its position and responsibilities since the first day I met it on taking office. I have quoted what that position was as set out when the State Airports Bill was brought to this House and to the Dáil. It is clear what the Minister said and what the procedures were. There is no point playing games around these issues. The facts must be dealt with and the outcomes achieved.