Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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773. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to implement the recommendations of a company (details supplied) in respect of operation of Cork airport; his plans for the future development of the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36685/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, in the context of the decision in principle in May 2012 to separate Shannon airport from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), the Government also decided that the existing ownership of Cork airport by the DAA would be maintained for the present. That decision is consistent with the report by Booz & Co (January 2012) which found that Cork airport performs well under DAA ownership and management and operates to a sustainable business model.

The DAA operates to a clear commercial mandate and the future promotion and development of its business activities, including Cork airport, is a matter for the airport authority.