Shannon Airport looking for consultants to assess its impact on Irish economy

Shannon Airport Group has a property portfolio of 3,300 acres and 2.5 million sq ft of space

The move comes as the Government has this year pumped more than €20m into the airport, while a rail link between it and Limerick city is being considered. File picture: Eamon Ward

Shannon Airport is hiring consultants to assess its economic impact on the Irish economy.

The move comes as the Government has this year pumped more than €20m into the airport, while a rail link between it and Limerick city is being considered.