A government report has revealed that Shannon Airport generates close to a billion euro for the Irish economy each year.
The Oireachtas profile of Irish airports says the economic impact of the MidWest facility is in the region of €983 million annually, while 13,600 people are employed directly or indirectly as a result.
London Heathrow continues to be the most popular destination from Shannon, with Stansted and JFK in New York also driving up passenger numbers.
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Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune, who’s a member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism, says it’s proof that there needs to be a focus on regional airports:
