The Seanad has passed all stages of the controversial bill to break up Aer Rianta, despite the continued opposition of Fianna Fail Senator Mary O'Rourke.
The Senator supported a Fine Gael claim that there was a drafting error in it and that it should be changed.
She also revealed that the bill had been drafted by a private firm of solicitors, Matheson Ormsby Prentice, rather than by the parliamentary draftsman's office. She said while Ministers could employ outside firms, it had rarely been done. She insisted the bill was deficient and faulty.
Labour spokesman Derek McDowell thanked her for the 'sterling leadership' she had given to the Opposition on this bill.
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan rejected the calls, saying there was no error in the bill.
