The Transport Minister has been encouraged to consider a strategic route development fund to help Shannon Airport mitigate the impact of Brexit.
The proposal comes amid ongoing uncertainty over Britain’s relationship with the EU, and Shannon’s current lack of a direct service to a mainland European hub such as Paris, Amsterdam or Frankfurt.
Its only hub connection is with Heathrow, and if this remains then there are fears this could be a hit to tourism and business locally.
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Minister Ross says he will consider the situation
