Ryanair: Future of Cork Airport in doubt unless UK added to green list

Ireland is sleepwalking into 'oblivion'

Eddie Wilson, CEO, Ryanair, at Cork Airport this morning. 'I can't underestimate the gravity of the situation. If the UK is not on that list then that is going to be terminal for our operations here in Cork.' Picture: Denis Minihane

The CEO of Ryanair has said and warned that tourism will collapse again next summer without immediate action to left travel restrictions.

Eddie Wilson was speaking at Cork Airport yesterday where he addressed TDs and Senators about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline said last week it may close its bases in Cork and Shannon unless travel restrictions were eased and brought in line with other EU countries.