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WILLIE O’Dea TD said, “There was some very good news for Shannon Airport today as the Government have allocated further operational and capital funding supports of €22m for Shannon and Cork airports, which is in addition to the €10m in capital funding announced in Budget 2021.
“The Government have also agreed to fund a feasibility study to look at connecting Shannon to the rail network via a spur to Sixmilebridge on the Limerick to Galway rail line.
“The funding package will also include an Airport Charges Rebate Scheme, at an estimated cost of €20m, for January to March 2021, subject to State Aid approval from the EU Commission.
“This is one of the recommendations made by the Task Force for
Aviation Recovery and will support the retention of core connectivity through the Winter season.Â
“I had met with Government Ministers in recent weeks and emphasised the importance of further Government assistance for Shannon Airport and I am delighted that they have now delivered for the airport.
“The forthcoming National Economic Plan will provide for any further appropriate measures to safeguard strategic regional connectivity and the resilience of the aviation sector.Â
“This injection of money will hopefully help Shannon return to being a thriving airport again, helping to drive the economy of Limerick and the Mid-West.”
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