Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with Shannon Airport regarding upgrading the airport infrastructure and maximising its use in the context of the Ryder Cup 2027. [10024/22]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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I would like to thank the Deputy for asking this question.

Shannon Group is continually reviewing the Airport infrastructure and the development of opportunities to enhance its facilities for passengers using the Airport. The Ryder Cup 2027 will benefit the Airport and boost the regional economy, and Shannon Airport are preparing for the increase in Airport traffic the event will bring.

My Department has supported the Airport by providing €11.6m in funding under the Regional State Airports Programme 2021, including €6.1m in capital funding. Emergency capital supports of €5.35m were also provided for the Airport’s Hold Baggage Screening and Embankments projects. These funding allocations are intended to build and develop the Airport’s business for the future, including meeting the increased traffic anticipated in the lead up to the Ryder Cup in 2027.