Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I would contend that Knock Airport is not a regional airport. It serves a catchment of 1.1 million people and supports 900 jobs within the region. It is a significant economic driver and has the potential to bring more investment into the region.

When was that proposal submitted to the European Commission and when is it likely we will see approval for it from the Commission? What is the timeline for the implementation of the recommendations set out in that working group report by the airport and the Government back in December 2013? What real actions are we going to see on the ground?

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