Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 304: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the fact that prior to the decision to open the Belfast base, Aer Lingus considered expansion plans from a base in Birmingham; if he had an input into this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35039/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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Aviation policy is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey T.D. I had no input into the decision referred to by the Deputy.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 305: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he made representations or had discussions with Aer Lingus regarding the transfer of its planned new base from Birmingham to Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35040/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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I made no such representations or had such discussions regarding the issue raised by the Deputy.