Airport debt decision could prove costly, says Minihan

A GOVERNMENT Senator launched a scathing attack on the Government yesterday over the controversial Cork Airport debt issue.

Former PD parliamentary party secretary, John Minihan, also admitted that Government attempts to saddle the airport with a €100 million debt would cost it seats in the general election.

Mr Minihan said he was furious and accused Transport Minister Martin Cullen of reneging on a Government pledge to give the airport debt-free status after the break-up of Aer Rianta.