79. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the strategic importance of diversifying airport usage to mitigate risks associated with over-reliance on Dublin Airport; if he will provide details on how decentralising flights to regional airports, such as Shannon, can reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to Ireland’s environmental goals, particularly in light of the potential 4.6kg decrease in road-based CO2 emissions per visitor when flying from Shannon instead of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39884/24]

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79. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the strategic importance of diversifying airport usage to mitigate risks associated with over-reliance on Dublin Airport; if he will provide details on how decentralising flights to regional airports, such as Shannon, can reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to Ireland’s environmental goals, particularly in light of the potential 4.6kg decrease in road-based CO2 emissions per visitor when flying from Shannon instead of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39884/24]

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