Accountancy firm Deloitte has told the Oireachtas Transport Committee that Aer Lingus’s landing and take-off slots are worth between €770m and €925m.

A top hotel chain in China plans to add a céad míle fáilte’ to its own five-star brand of oriental hospitality.

The first Irish-American Mayor of Boston in 20 years Marty Walsh departed from Shannon Airport this morning following an 11 day visit admitting Ireland is very much an economy on the move again.

The rebranding, relocation and other costs associated with the restructuring of Shannon Development total €1m, new figures show.

Shannon Development is to carry out a strategic review of its tourist arm which operates Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in Co Clare as well as six other attractions in the Mid-West.

Aer Lingus Regional has announced the creation of 20 new jobs at Shannon Aiport following its news that an additonal aircraft will be based at the facility next year.

Shannon yesterday heralded the first big dividend from the budget announcement to abolish the €3 travel tax, when Ryanair announced eight new routes which will bring 300,000 additional passengers through the airport next year.

With the recession over and an offer of as much money as he could wish for, things appear to be looking up for Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan.