Budget must support an aviation industry ‘on its knees’

Shannon Group CEO says government supports are "urgently needed" to help the sector recover from the catastrophic impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Shannon Airport expects to see a decline of 80% in passenger numbers for this year. Picture: Eamon Ward

The aviation industry is on its knees and government supports are "urgently needed" to help the sector recover from the catastrophic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Shannon Group CEO Mary Considine.

Speaking ahead of Budget 2021 next week, Ms Considine, said the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has “sent shock waves through the aviation and tourism sectors which will be felt for many years to come.”