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

The strategy for Shannon Airport is two-pronged, namely, to develop air services and, second, to develop the landbank, particularly those assets located close to the airport. A great deal of interesting discussion is taking place on the asset base and announcements will be made once decisions are reached. I am confident of progress in this regard.

Since Shannon Airport was given its independence, air services have commenced to Malaga, Bristol, Berlin, Munich, Nice, Paris, Warsaw, Krakow, Faro and Fuerteventura. On 4 June Ryanair confirmed that five of these routes will continue through the winter period. In addition, capacity has increased on routes to Boston, New York, Chicago, Birmingham and Manchester.

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