Response by Tánaiste Mary Coughlan regarding Ryanair Statement

Decisions as to the location of any investment by Ryanair is in the final analysis a matter for the Company.  

Over a protracted period last year every effort was made by me in consultation with IDA Ireland, to advance the outline proposal for securing the Ryanair investment for Dublin Airport, including direct engagement by IDA Ireland, at my request. 

Despite the best efforts of IDA, as acknowledged by Mr. O' Leary of Ryanair, it was not possible to overcome obstacles in relation to access to specific hangar space at the airport.  

I, my Department and enterprise agencies remain available to assist in whatever way we can to maximise investment by Ryanair at Dublin Airport and would ask Mr O' Leary to continue his dialogue with us.

14th February 2010