Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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826. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his plans for the Kerry-Dublin flight subsidy; if he will continue this vital economic lifeline for the county beyond 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8120/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply of 15 January, the current Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services Scheme, which includes the Kerry/Dublin route, ends in November this year. The policy on regional airports post 2014 is currently being developed in my Department. This policy will reflect the recommendations arising out of the recently published IWA Knock Study Group, which are being incorporated into the draft National Aviation Policy and will also have to comply with the revised EU Guidelines on State-Aid once they are finalised. No decisions have been made in respect of future PSO supports for the Kerry-Dublin or any other routes at this time.