Sorry runawayedge, I see what you mean, of course higher frequencies on smaller scheduled aircraft lead to higher movements. And I take your point on the travel times to the airports though I think this will improve with the Atlantic Corridor, Ennis and Tuam bypasses.
I don't begrudge any area the right to develop their infrastructure, and as the third city Galway should have good air links. My main concern is that all too often our infrastructure decisions are made on the basis of county jerseys rather than sound regional planning (and yes that argument could be poited at the original location of Knock, or Waterford). Would it not serve the counties of the west better to work togeather to promote access to the city than in competition?