Minister Ross accused of favouritism over airport funding
A Sligo/Leitrim Fianna Fail TD is accusing Shane Ross of showing favouritism towards pet projects and his Independent Alliance colleagues when it comes to allocating funding. It’s after the Transport Minister allocated 5 million euro to Waterford Airport, which hasn’t seen a commercial flight in three years. Only last week,…
Cllr concerned over future of Sligo Airport
Sligo councillors have voiced their concern about the future operation of Sligo Airport unless it receives government funding. Although there are no longer regular scheduled passenger flights to or from Sligo Airport, it remains the base for the Coast Guard Rescue 118 helicopter. The Coast Guard helicopter is also used…