Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions
Dail Éireann — 2025-09-17
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

I appreciate the points the Deputy made. I also acknowledge that he is speaking on behalf of 22 Members of the Houses in respect of Shannon Airport. I dealt with the earlier part in terms of the review of aviation policy.
Regarding the tourism side of the equation, Tourism Ireland will develop a new strategic air access fund. There is potential to maximise opportunity there in terms of new air routes. The Deputy's overall point is well made. The Ryder Cup is a big win for the mid-west. It is going to be very exciting for sports tourism generally. There will be a huge economic spin-off from that and the Irish Open in Doonbeg. All of that will highlight the infrastructural needs of the area. We have invested a lot in infrastructure in the area to have preparedness for big events of that kind. I will revert to the Deputy in respect of the other issue he raised about the aircraft maintenance proposal. It is not in the gift of the State.

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Sitting date: 2025-09-17