Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 512: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 191 of 28 January 2009, the way in which the information requested under five headings may be obtained in view of the fact that the reply (details supplied) from the Dublin Airport Authority contained no specific information; if he will confirm that DAA is excluded from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason for its exclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11857/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As I made clear in my reply to Question No. 191 of 28 January 2009 matters regarding the development of Cork Airport, the Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick Masterplan, runway resurfacing, runway extensions and intentions to sell existing lands are operational matters for the Dublin Airport Authority in collaboration with the Cork Airport Authority. I have no function in these matters. Neither have I any function in relation to DAA correspondence with the Deputy.

I can confirm that the DAA is not included in the schedule of public bodies that are covered by the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 and 2003. The main reasons for its exclusion are that it is a fully commercial company operating without any exchequer assistance and if it is to compete successfully with other international Airports it is imperative that it retains the right to confidentiality in relation to its own business and that of its customers.