Irish aviation policy 'failed to create level playing field,' says Shannon Airport report 

The report found the regional airport employed more than 20,300 people but was not provided enough aid by the Government 

New report shows The Shannon Airport Group delivers a major contribution of almost €4bn to the Irish economy and supports over 20,300 jobs. Pictured L-R Mary Considine, CEO The Shannon Airport Group, Neil McCullough from Oxford Economics and one of the report’s authors and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD. Pic Arthur Ellis.

A new report has found an uneven playing field across Ireland's airports with regional locations at a disadvantage, despite Shannon Airport contributing almost €4bn to Ireland's gross domestic product.

Published on Friday, the report, produced by advisory firm Oxford Economics, noted Shannon's "significant positive impact" of the group, adding that it has had "catalytic benefits" on several sectors of the economy including tourism, trade and connectivity.