Major funding boost for Ireland West Airport
The airport is to receive €3.66m in government funding.
Ireland West Airport is to receive €3.66 million in government funding to support further capital works and facilities.
The funding is consistent with the Programme for Government pledge to deliver capital programmes required to support services and ensure safety at all our regional airports, including Ireland West.
The news has been welcomed by local TDs.
“This level of targeted support is an indication of the importance government attaches to Ireland West Airport and to ensuring that it is being well positioned for growth,” said Deputy Dara Calleary.
“Once again I want to acknowledge the huge work of Joe Gilmore and the staff team at IWAK, to the chair Arthur French and board members and to all the stakeholders involved in the ongoing development of IWAK,” he added.
Fine Gael’s Alan Dillon said the funding reinforces the value and importance placed on the airport “This allocation will contribute towards capital investment in safety and security at the airports, including the commencement of an Aerodrome Fire Training Centre at the Mayo airport facility.
"It will also support projects with a sustainability focus. This will assist the airport in meeting their carbon reduction targets as well as building resilience against climate change.” “This investment reinforces the importance and value the government places on the role of our regional airports in supporting tourism and jobs, and this funding is essential in ensuring Knock Airport has the sufficient support needed to continue providing their important services. The airport is now looking forward to a successful summer with indications that there will be high numbers of visitors to the airport.” Party colleague Michael Ring said regional airports are vital.
"This level of targeted support is an indication of the importance government attaches to our regional airports being well positioned for growth.
"Ireland has established good connectivity with the UK, Europe and America via our five regional airports."
