Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 545: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will support a matter (details supplied). [30654/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I have noted the matters raised in the letter referred to by the Deputy. The position with regard to Terminal Two in Dublin Airport is that its construction is in accordance with Government policy on the strengthening of airport capacity. However, airport operational issues, such as the opening of the terminal, are the responsibility of the Dublin Airport Authority.

In 2008, on the recommendation of the boards of the three State airport authorities I decided to postpone a decision on the separation of Cork and Shannon Airports, until 2011. I took the view at the time that it would be best to provide a reasonable period of time to enable the boards and management of these airports to address the very significant challenges facing the aviation market. Accordingly, my conclusion was that the continuation of these boards would be in the best interests of all three State airports until I am in a position to decide on the issue of airport separation under the State Airports Act 2004.