Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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I assure the Deputy I will continue to ensure Shannon is supported by whatever means possible. The Covid-19 damages scheme was specific to Covid. Shannon currently falls under the regional airports programme. If the Government is serious about regional connectivity, we need to ensure Shannon Airport thrives and is supported. As part of the €90 million package, I do not need to tell the Deputy that the transatlantic element will be key for Shannon Airport and many airlines. It provides a profit margin to ensure they secure transatlantic connectivity. That is what this funding we have allocated, which I hope will be approved by the European Commission-----