No provision to extend Heathrow slots from Shannon Airport beyond next year
There is no existing provision to extend commitments from Aer Lingus to their Heathrow slots at Shannon Airport when they expire in September of next year.
Department of Transport
‘Spectacular’ Whitestrand in Doonbeg in need of annual development plan
Present infrastructure at Whitestrand Beach in Doonbeg is not serving the area well, a West Clare representative has maintained.
€6.3m funding allocation announced for Shannon Airport
€6.3m in funding has been allocated to Shannon Airport under the COVID-19 Regional State Airports Programme 2021.
‘A major lapse in good governance’ – IAA appointment process criticised by Dooley
Rose Hynes pictured with John Ruddle and Michael Noonan. Photograph: Don Moloney / Press 22 Clare Oireachtas members have criticised the manner in which the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) went about appointing an interim chairperson.
Driving test backlog ‘chaotic’
A Clare TD has described the backlog for driving tests and lessons as chaotic.
Focus on active travel initiatives likely to delay new road alignment in Quin
Progression of a new road alignment in Quin is likely to be delayed as the Department of Transport put a focus on active travel initiatives in 2021.
Shannon Airport to share €22m in funding with Cork in new package
Shannon Airport is to share €22m in funding with Cork Airport as part of a revised €80m funding package announced by the Department of Transport on Tuesday in a move Clare politicians have lauded as “a lifeline”.
