Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will report on her meeting with the chief executive officer of an airline (details supplied); if she discussed the issue of this airline's proposal to axe 18 of its services from their Shannon schedule commencing in March 2010; if Shannon Airport was discussed as an alternative site for this airline's aircraft maintenance facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8889/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I met Mr. O'Leary on 16 February, at his request, to discuss proposals for aircraft maintenance jobs at Dublin Airport. While a number of alternatives were put to Mr. O'Leary with regard to the hangar needs of Ryanair, Mr. O'Leary was adamant that only hanger 6 at Dublin Airport could meet Ryanair's needs. Following the meeting with Ryanair, I met the chairman and CEO of Shannon Development on 17 February. They outlined their intention to propose to Ryanair the establishment of a facility at Shannon Airport. Having done so, on 18 February 2010, Mr. O'Leary responded indicating that Ryanair had no such requirements at Shannon. The issue of airline routes and scheduling is a matter for the Minister for Transport.