€11m in funding sanctioned for regional airports

Shannon, Knock, Kerry and Donegal airports receive grants for upgrades

The funding for Shannon Airport will include safety and security capital projects. Picture: Eamon Ward

The government has approved €11m in funding for four of the country's regional airports as they continue to deal with the impact of the Covid pandemic.

Almost €4.8m has been allocated to the airports of Donegal, Ireland West (Knock) and Kerry under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 and over €6.3m has been allocated to Shannon Airport under the Covid-19 Regional State Airports Programme 2021.