Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hope the west and the north west are looking at the development of the new IDA plant in Sligo and I know the region is working very hard for the amalgamation of the institutes of technology to provide a technological university. I know the area is benefitting from the economics of the Wild Atlantic Way and the massive increase in tourism. I am sure the region appreciates the extra expenditure in Ireland West Airport Knock and the opportunity for new flights coming in. I am glad to see Norwegian Air has been approved in respect of Cork Airport and I hope it will extend to Shannon Airport, where pre-clearance exists, and possibly to Ireland West Airport Knock to an extent also.

It is not a case of reversing policy.

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