Dublin Airport’s monopoly is relentless and going unchecked

What should have been a celebration for the regions has been put in the shade by Norwegian revealing its flights to the US from Dublin, writes Alan Kelly TD.

THE announcement by Norwegian Air International that it is to operate three weekly flights to Providence, Rhode Island, in the US was — publically, at least — roundly celebrated by all who campaigned for years for transatlantic services in Cork. Their efforts were, indeed, worthy of a celebration.

On an isolated basis, it’s a great day for Cork. The airport’s first transatlantic services are on the way and they must be maximised for all their worth. But make no mistake about it, this is, regrettably again, Dublin Airport’s day and none of us should be fooled into thinking otherwise.