Amazed that this hasent been posted here already. Correct decision too, as ORK and SNN cant pay their own way.
Dempsey indicates separate airport plans to be shelved - The Irish Times - Mon, Nov 17, 2008
... 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....
.... 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....
Mr Dempsey said: "From the time that this decision was made, huge changes have taken place economically and in the aviation industry, and that obviously has to be reflected in the decision that is made."