The incoming chairperson of the Shannon Group says ‘tough political thoughts’ will be required to address regional imbalance at the nation’s airports.
Conal Henry’s set to be formally ratified in the role after appearing before the Oireachtas Transport Committee where he was questioned by members, including a number of Clare representatives.
The former Commercial Director at Ryanair is just eight weeks into a five year term, after being appointed to the role by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan back in March following Padraig O’ Ceidigh’s resignation.
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Mr Henry believes there needs to be a rethink at political level about a national aviation policy for regional airports to compete with Dublin.
Listen to audio from the address here:
