Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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1709. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the future of Ireland West Airport Knock; if he has received any briefing on the airport and on its plans since he came to office; if he will visit the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34103/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Government has given its commitment to assisting our four regional airports, including IWAK, in working towards future financial viability. Exchequer supports will be made available post 2014, subject to budgetary constraints and in accordance with the 2014 EU Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines.  

The recommendations arising from the IWAK Study Group Report have been brought to my attention and in particular, the impact of those recommendations on the future of our regional airports. I expect to visit all four regional airports, including IWAK, at a future date, following the approval by the EU Commission of Ireland's Airport Programme for 2015 - 2019.