There are fresh calls in Clare for the Minister for Transport to accelerate a change in national aviation policy to give a competitive edge to Shannon Airport.
Members of the Oireachtas Transport Committee have visited Shannon, along with the Irish Aviation Authority’s headquarters in Ballycasey.
It’s understood senior members of Shannon Group, including new Chair designate Conal Henry and CEO Mary Considine, discussed projections for passenger growth and the possibility of adding new routes to its portfolio.
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Committee member and Clarecastle-based Fine Gael Deputy Joe Carey says recommendations of the Aviation Taskforce need to be implemented as the industry emerges from the difficulties of the pandemic.
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