Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Carrickfinn Airport in west Donegal has been regularly voted one of the most spectacular and scenic airports in the world. Unfortunately, the service currently available to the public leaves a lot to be desired. There have been constant delays and cancellations of flights, sometimes without notice, which is worrying for people who depend on the service, particularly cancer sufferers who rely on it to access treatment in Dublin. Many patients cannot sit for long periods on bus journeys to attend clinics. The air service is vital for such people.

Service users are being told that flights are being cancelled due to technical issues. Are these issues that there are no staff to staff the flights or are substandard aircraft being used? The term "technical issues" needs to be explained. What are the technical issues the flights are encountering? Will the Taoiseach ask the Minister for Transport to intervene to see what the problem is and resolve it?

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