Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister's response, as well as the commitment from both Ryanair and Aer Lingus to honour the arrangements put in place for the travelling public. As the Minister said, the situation is a very difficult one and must be kept under constant review.The Government has given huge support to the aviation sector.

The impact of this matter has been profound. I hope that as a follow-up to today and into the future an aviation restart plan can be put in place. It is important that we instil confidence in the travelling public and that we support our hospitality and tourism sectors. It is also critical that we put in place supports and measures that the Government has for the aviation sector. I thank the Minister for her reply. It is good that there is a flexible approach being taken by the airlines. It is about giving the travelling public confidence to travel when we can - as the Minister has said, the Government advice is that we cannot travel now - and that when we restart, these arrangements are honoured.

I wish the Minister well and every success in her personal life. These are probably some of her last few days in the House. Beir bua leat.