John Halligan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

What is vital in securing the long-term viability of the airport is a direct service to London. While this piece of infrastructure is limited, it will facilitate direct flights to London.

I note that a major report prepared not so long ago found that Waterford Airport supports up to 560 jobs, with 85% of businesses in the south east stating that direct access to the region was crucial for their operations. Based on the circumstances in Waterford which has a high unemployment rate and our attempt to attract businesses into Waterford in the long term, it is crucially important that all of the infrastructure, particularly the airport based on the assessment by businesses in and outside Waterford, is upgraded and, essentially, looked after by the Government.

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