Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I outlined, more than €200 million of supports has been granted to the aviation sector. The airports and airlines have had access to that funding, which includes the temporary wage subsidy schemes and other supports. As a result of the very difficult circumstances the aviation industry is experiencing, the Government agreed a revised funding package of €80 million specifically for Irish aviation in 2021. A part of this package, more than €21 million is to be provided for the regional airports programme. That gives those airports security and certainty around funding out to 2025. Airports eligible for RAP supports are Donegal, Kerry and Ireland West Airport, Knock. In addition, €32 million is being provided to Cork and Shannon airports.

It is important that I reiterate the supports the Government is providing and will continue to provide to the aviation sector. We are in regular contact with the sector and the key stakeholders about the future of the aviation sector.

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