MORE flights between Waterford and Britain and plans for services linking the south-east and Dublin are expected to be outlined today as bosses at the South-East Regional Airport gather for their annual general meeting.

WATERFORD’S appeal as a hub for major multi-nationals could be suffering because of insufficient flights in and out of its airport, industry bosses say.

THE lack of a university and poor road access to Dublin from Waterford are critical barriers to economic progress in the south east, according to Frank O’Regan, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in the region.

A MAJOR Waterford employer has been given the green light to produce a revolutionary drug improving the sight of the aged.

DISASTROUS road links between Waterford and Dublin are costing businesses using the busy route more than 40m each year, a report to be launched next week reveals.

CONCERNS about Waterford’s future as a gateway city eased last night as airport bosses said they hope to have a new service for passengers within weeks and business leaders were assured of continued transport links.