Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have four times raised the issue of funding for completed safety and compliance works that were mandated by the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, at Sligo Airport. I emphasise again that the busiest Coast Guard service in the country operates out of Sligo Airport. Yet, for the past ten years, Sligo Airport has not received a single euro of public money. While it has no commercial flights, the same situation pertains elsewhere and yet those airports receive public funds. At a meeting last Christmas that was attended by the Department, the Coast Guard, public representatives etc., it was agreed that funds could be channelled to the airport. To date, however, we have no guarantees and no timeline and we urgently need both. I ask for the Tánaiste’s help on this issue.

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