The Government has agreed a revised €80m funding package for the aviation sector in recognition of the difficult winter season that lies ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The plan was brought to Cabinet by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton. It includes an additional €48m in spending for airports beyond what was previously announced in the Budget last month. It includes €8.4m in further operational and capital assistance for Shannon airport.
Will this be enough?
On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Minister of State for International and Road Transport and Logistics, Hildegarde Naughton.
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