Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his clarification in which he outlined what appears to be a sensible approach. While the change will not give rise to any costs to taxpayers per se, as it does not involve the expensive rebranding that would have occurred if any of the other proposed name changes had proceeded, the Minister also referred to a nominal cost to the Dublin Airport Authority. Does the Department know precisely what the DAA must do to comply with this measure if the legislation is passed? If the only action required will be to change a few letterheads, I will not be unduly concerned. However, some companies view these types of changes as an opportunity to replace everything, across the board. In my view, this will not be necessary, although costs of €80,000 or €100,000 may be incurred. While I do not have an issue with a legislative change to clarify the position regarding the name of the Dublin Airport Authority, I require greater clarity about what costs, if any, will arise for the airport, even if none will arise for the taxpayer.