Dáil Éireann - Volume 56 - 08 May, 1935

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cork Airport Bases.

Mr. O'Neill Mr. O'Neill

Mr. O'Neill asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has had representations made to him for the establishment of an airport in or near Cork Harbour; and if in connection with the formation of such national airport he would have an examination made of the possibilities of Bantry Bay as an additional or extra seaplane base in conjunction with the aforesaid project and with the possible development of the coming North Atlantic air routes.

Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. Lemass) Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. Lemass)

Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. Lemass): The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. If the establishment of an airport by the Government is found to be necessary in the future, any detailed scheme that may be submitted for its location at Bantry Bay will be considered.

Mr. O'Neill Mr. O'Neill

Mr. O'Neill: Would the Minister not take any steps in the matter without having representations first made to him?

Mr. Lemass Mr. Lemass

Mr. Lemass: No.

Mr. O'Neill Mr. O'Neill

Mr. O'Neill: The Minister thinks it is not a matter of sufficient national importance?

Mr. Lemass Mr. Lemass

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[527] Mr. Lemass: No, it is not.

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