BUSINESSMEN the McEvaddy brothers say their multimillion-euro private primary care facility in Co Kildare will save locals the inconvenience of having to travel to Dublin for specialist medical services.

KNOCK airport board has not ruled out allowing US troops to fly in there. Ulick McEvaddy has said he saw no reason why Knock should not benefit from the revenue of US military flights.

Management at Knock Airport today distanced themselves from suggestions US military aircraft would be allowed to land there.

The board of Knock Airport has refused to rule out the possibility that it may seek to promote the airport as a potential stopover point for US military flights.

BUSINESSMAN Ulick McEvaddy said yesterday he is confident that the Competition Authority will allow him access to Dublin Airport runway, clearing the way for him to build a third terminal there.

THE GOVERNMENT has finally given the go-ahead for a second terminal at Dublin airport and plans to allow independent companies bid to build a third terminal within the next 10 years.

TRANSPORT Minister Martin Cullen said he favoured a majority sell-off of Aer Lingus which would put an end to speculation about the future of the airline.

Tánaiste Mary Harney tonight clashed with Transport Minister Martin Cullen over his plans for a second terminal for Dublin Airport.

John Breslin

THE CABINET is set to discuss a part sell-off of Aer Lingus tomorrow as a lengthy process of consultation with unions draws to close.