Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport when his Department's Press Office first became aware of press reports relating to the establishment of a hub by Aer Lingus in Belfast; the way they became aware of such reports; the date and time of such awareness and their subsequent action on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26703/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I would refer the Deputy to my answer to Dail Question No. 182 of the 24th October (ref: 25736/07). The staff of my Press Office became aware of the suggestion of an Aer Lingus hub in Belfast through press cuttings of the papers of the 13th June 2007. No action was taken by the press office staff.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 88: To ask the Minister for Transport the detail and dates relating to e-mails between his Department and the Dublin Airport Authority as mentioned in his response to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 24 October 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The email exchanges with the DAA, as referred to in the response to Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 24 October 2007, took place on 13th June. They related to information on traffic on the Shannon-Heathrow route. This was provided in the form of a spreadsheet by the DAA.