Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are all very keen that Waterford Airport should secure flights to London again. There are flights to Birmingham and Manchester. Deputy John Deasy told me yesterday that the load factors on those are improving considerably, which is encouraging. Whether the RESA will secure a flight to London is not clear. Some people say it is like a chicken and egg situation - which one comes first?

We might find out when the development is complete that it is still not possible to get a London flight, which would be disappointing. The Department's commitment to the airport in Waterford remains strong and should it be able to sort out the CPO and come up with the agreed matching funds, we are prepared to assist it.

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