*Shannon Airport. DUBLIN Airport’s passenger cap will have to be lifted, the Tánaiste has said which is likely to dent aspirations for further regional aviation development across the country at locations including Shannon Airport.
SHANNON AIRPORT is to receive an allocation of €7.172m in the Regional Airports Programme.
*Jack Chambers TD. A JUNIOR MINISTER in the Department of Transport has said he is willing to meet Clare councillors over their frustrations on road maintenance budgets and Active Travel allocations.
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis A REVIEW of the Regional Airports Programme will be concluded before any revision of the national aviation policy is made.
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis A SUBSTANTIAL economic impact continues to be made by the Shannon Airport Group “but it could go further with the right support,” a co-author of an economic impact report on the entity has said.
AN ECONOMIC impact study by the Shannon Airport Group is to be launched this Friday.
SHANNON AIRPORT has received a boost under the Regional Airports Programme while passenger numbers are showing a strong increase.
SO FAR IN 2023, drones have forced the suspension of activity at Dublin Airport on six occasions, delaying thousands of passengers and prompting multiple flight diversions.
*Cathal Crowe addresses Shannon Heritage workers. Photograph: Natasha Barton RENEWED CONFIDENCE has been expressed by a Clare TD that “appropriate funding and a satisfactory resolution” is on the way for the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council.
Conal Henry, Chair the Shannon Airport Group, Minister Jack Chambers and Mary Considine, CEO the Shannon Airport Group. Photograph: Arthur Ellis. JUNIOR MINISTER, Jack Chambers (FF) made his first visit to Shannon Airport since his appointment within the Department of Transport.
