Shannon airport 'key influencer' for foreign direct investment in Ireland, says business group

The importance of the airport for the region's economy has been highlighted in response to reports of Aer Lingus' travel schedule review. File picture. 

Shannon airport has been described as a "key influencer" for attracting foreign direct investment in the Mid-West by the Limerick Chamber of Commerce and a solution to maintain aviation connectivity needs to be prioritised by the airport, government and Aer Lingus following the airline's announcement that a review of its operations in Cork and Shannon airport was taking place. 

In July, Aer Lingus' Chief Executive Sean Doyle said the ongoing viability of their regional bases along with the scale of their flying programme was under assessment.