Clare Councillors have heard that a private company which had looked to develop a major cargo hub at Shannon had effectively sought control of the Airport as part of their negotiation.
It comes after management at Shannon confirmed last month that talks on the deal had ended without agreement
The much-discussed Lynx Cargo Hub was first mooted seven years ago, and hailed as a major boost for the region at that time.
As recently as 2012 the DAA signed an agreement with the international group, but last month the now Independent Shannon confirmed the deal was dead in the water.
They said it had been conceived during better economic times, and that "ultimately, it was not possible" to strike a deal which satisfied both parties.
The issue was discussed at last night's Council meeting, which was told by local authority CEO Tom Coughlan that Lynx sought to drive a hard bargain in its dealings with the local authority.
Mr. Coughlan, a board member of Shannon Group, also said it was his understanding that Lynx had sought control of the majority of operations at the Airport during the unsuccessful negotiations with management there.
Sixmilebridge Councillor PJ Ryan, Chair of the Shannon Municipal District, says that would have been too high a price to pay.
Shannon Group has previously said that it's continuing to pursue other opportunities to develop fright business, following the failure to strike a deal with Lynx.
