Shannon eyes Prodi to back €5bn airport plan

SHANNON Development is hoping to secure the backing of European Commission President Romano Prodi today for its ambitious plan to develop Shannon Airport as the €5 billion air cargo capital of Europe.

Shannon eyes Prodi to back €5bn airport plan

Mr Prodi will be touring the Shannon region with European Parliament President Pat Cox, where he will be given an aerial view of the €250 million Limerick Riverside City project.

Mr Prodi will be conferred with an honorary doctorate at a special ceremony in the University of Limerick in the afternoon.

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