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Department of Transport

Repro Free Minister Chambers Announces Funding Of Almost €17Million To Support Capital Projects At Regional Airports During His Visit To Shannon Airport Minister Of State At The Department Of Transport, Jack Chambers Td, Has Today Visited Shannon Airport As Part Of His Ministerial Responsibility For Aviation. Shannon Airport Plays A Crucial Economic Role Across The West Of Ireland, With Their Most Recent Economic Impact Assessment Calculating That The Airport Generates Close To €1 Billion Annually To The Economy And Supports Approximately 13,695 Jobs. Committed To The Continued Success Of The Airport And Consistent With The Programme For Government Action To Deliver Capital Programmes Required To Support Services And Ensure Safety At Our State And Regional Airports, Minister Chambers Took The Opportunity, During His Visit, To Announce Capital Funding, Under The Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025, Of Over €10.63 Million Supporting Our Regional Airports At Shannon, Donegal, Knock And Kerry. As With The Previous Two Years Under This Programme, These Allocations Will Contribute Towards Capital Investment In The Areas Of Safety And Security At Airports, Whilst Also Supporting Projects With A Sustainability Focus. From Within This Allocation Over € 4.6 Million Has Been Allocated To Shannon Airport. Speaking At Shannon Airport, Minister Chambers Commented: “I Am Pleased To Be Back In Shannon Airport Today. Shannon Airport Is The State’s Third Busiest Airport, Welcoming Over 1.5 Million Passengers Last Year, Which Represents An 88% Recovery On 2019 Passenger Traffic. I Am Delighted To Hear That The Airport Is Well On Track For Another Busy Year In 2023. Already This Year, The Number Of Passengers Travelling Through Shannon Airport During January And February Were Up By 21% And 17% Respectively Compared To The Same Periods In 2019. This Demonstrates The Effective Delivery Of Services, By The Dedicated Staff And Management Team Who Deliver For Passeng

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Almost €17m in funding announced for capital projects at regional airports

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Airports welcome new €80 million in funding amid 'green shoots' for aviation sector

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