Martin Conway (Fine Gael)

I agree with Senator Sheahan's comments on the importance of maintaining connectivity to the regions and facilitating balanced regional development. We must ensure our limited resources are spent prudently, fairly and regionally, so that all citizens are given equal opportunity and access and different areas can perform to the best of their ability. In my own area, County Clare, a review of the future management and role of Shannon Airport is ongoing. We must ensure our airline hubs, including Shannon, which has an airway capable of taking jumbo jets, are operating to their potential. I look forward to that report.