There’s been a cautious welcome to a leaked report into the future of Shannon Airport which recommends its separation from the DAA.
Weekend reports say the review carried out by Booz and Company on behalf of the Transport Minister recommends the Mid West facility should be allowed to operate on a stand alone capacity – which would allow it to remain in state hands but compete against Dublin and Cork.
It’s understood Minister Leo Varadkar has received the review but no decision on the future of the mid west facility will be made until its brought before Cabinet in early 2012.
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has given a guarded welcome to the recommendations but says nothing is definite until the report is scrutinised by government.
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