RYANAIR chief Michael O’Leary is due in Kerry today and is expected to spell out the reasons for his airline’s major reduction in services on the Kerry to Dublin route.

TRANSPORT Minister Noel Dempsey last night met nine of Kerry’s TDs and senators in Dublin in the wake of Ryanair’s decision to cut its Kerry/Dublin service.

KERRY AIRPORT yesterday reported an 11% fall in passenger numbers to 371,796, with reductions on all routes last year due to the recession.

NEW services from Kerry and Knock airports to sun destinations were announced yesterday, following Ryanair’s decision to switch routes from Shannon Airport.

MORE Kerry supporters than ever will be taking to the air for Sunday’s All-Ireland football final against Armagh, with four planes leaving Kerry Airport on Sunday morning.