Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Troy for the question. The €10 million which he refers to the in programme for Government has not been allocated at this stage. That is misleading. Let me read out something that will make clear the situation about Waterford Airport. Waterford Airport receives substantial Exchequer support under the regional airports programme that is administered by my Department. This programme supports necessary safety and security related projects and activities at the four regional airports. During the past five years, Waterford Airport has received €9.6 million in operational investment support from my Department. In April this year, a further €157,500 in grant aid was approved for a number of security related projects, including new X-ray equipment at the airport. The €10 million has not been allocated to Waterford Airport and the total capital allocation for regional airports was €28 million.