Funding allocation announced for Ireland West Airport
The government has announced 1.6 million euro funding for Knock and Kerry Airports. The funding’s part of the Regional Airports Programme, which runs through to 2025. Junior Transport Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, says the funds will be used to replace 20 vehicles with electric models at Knock, in addition…
Sligo Airport management seek meeting over funding
Management at Sligo Airport are requesting a meeting with Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, to seek clarity over ongoing financial issues. A meeting was held in December 2020 and Joe Corcoran, Airport Manager said in a letter to the Minister that ‘it’s really disappointing…
Funding supports for Knock and Donegal Airports
Ireland West Airport, Knock and Donegal Airport are to benefit from a Covid-19 support scheme. Just over €1.9m is allocated for Ireland West and €142,000 for Donegal. An EU fund of €23m is being distributed around the country with €3m will be distributed for Knock, Kerry and Donegal; a further…
Funding allocated for regional airports
A further funding allocation of €3.4 million euro is being made available in grant aid to the operating costs of three regional airports – including Ireland West Airport and Donegal regional Airport. The grants are targeted at safety and security operations at the airports. The funding is in addition to…