Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Defence his views and if he has plans to consider developing a second airport which would be located in Baldonnel at Roger Casement Aerodrome, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39486/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The establishment of facilities for civil aviation purposes in this country is primarily a matter for the Minister for Transport. The Deputy will appreciate therefore that this is not within the remit of the Minister for Defence to consider the development of a second airport for the Dublin area irrespective of its location.