Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)

I want the Acting Leader to ask the Minister to reconsider one element, namely, the abolition of the €3 travel tax, which was suspended until such time as a greater commitment could be received from the airlines that they could increase passenger numbers. We are going in the right direction and if progress could be made with the tour operators and airlines, the €3 tax issue should be revisited. It would be a further positive element that could contribute significantly to increasing numbers even further in 2012. However, I welcome the highly significant increase that has been evident in 2011.