Why Aer Rianta should be broken up

I REFER to Gerard O’Rourke’s letter entitled ‘Aer Rianta is flying – why break it up?’ (Irish Examiner, Nov 3).

Here's why if the Government proceeds with an independent competing terminal or terminals, Ryanair will open more than 20 new routes to continental Europe, deliver five million new passengers to and from Ireland each year and create 5,000 jobs in Irish tourism.

Competition lowers prices and improves services. It already works for ferries, taxis, TV and radio services, telephone companies, airlines and even Friday night chat shows!