Bill to create Shannon hub to deliver jobs for airport

The Government has signed off on a bill to set up a new company to deliver jobs and Airline routes to Shannon airport.

The State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 will give effect to the Government’s decision to set up a new commercial State company in Shannon comprising Shannon Airport Authority and a restructured Shannon Development

The formation of the company follows the Government’s decision to separate Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority and bringing it together with Shannon Development to form a new commercial entity.