Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I warmly welcome the appointment of Mr. Pádraig Ó Céidigh as chairperson of the Shannon Group He is a man of real substance and has a proven track record in business. He is also a proud west of Ireland man who knows the importance of balanced regional development. In addition, he has a deep understanding of aviation and how it works. I am looking forward to working with Mr. Ó Céidigh in the time ahead. Aviation is of critical importance for an island nation so it is important that the Government continues to support the sector and that, as we emerge from the pandemic, an enhanced support package is made available to our airports and airlines. What work is under way to provide funding to underpin and re-establish key strategic routes? In the case of Shannon Airport, those key strategic routes are to Heathrow, Boston and New York.

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