Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach. I shall be very brief.

I thank the Minister of State for the reply. I am not encouraged by it because he did not address two of my key points. First, the promise of jobs in the Shannon area that have not materialised and, second, Shannon Airport no longer being able to accept aircraft on diversion flights, which is integral to the reputation of Shannon and its branding. To be frank, for him to say that there has been no downgrading is incorrect. The staff believe that the airport is being downgraded. There are no circumstances under which this Government should allow that to happen.