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Mon 11 Nov 2008Dempsey indicates separate airport plans to be shelved
MINISTER FOR Transport Noel Dempsey has given his clearest indication yet that he intends to shelve plans to complete separation of the three State airports, announced four years ago.
Speaking in Shannon, Mr Dempsey said he was awaiting a report from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and would be able to decide on separation in three or four weeks. He said circumstances were much changed since the decision was first made.
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