Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 438: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the proposed introduction of larger aircraft on long haul flights, there are plans to extend the existing main runway 10/28 at Dublin Airport in a westerly direction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5393/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The issue raised by the Deputy is a day-to-day operational matter for the Dublin Airport Authority, in which I have no statutory function. However, the authority has informed me that it will seek to ensure that optimal runway capacity is available to meet emerging airline requirements and to best serve the country's aviation needs.