The CEO of the Shannon Airport Group is hopeful a newly re-constituted Oireachtas Group will bring about a long-sought change in national aviation policy.
The inaugural meeting of the cross-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group, which is made up of elected representatives from Clare and surrounding counties as well as airport representatives, has been held at the Midwest base this week.
Key discussion points of the meeting were the facility’s underused capacity, lobbying for its permanent inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme and improving public transport links.
Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine says the onus is on those in Leinster House to advocate for the airport’s interests.
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