Loss of route will cause difficulties for students, says UL head

AS THE Cabinet meets for the first time after the summer break today with Shannon high on its agenda, a leading academic has added his voice to the growing concern at the loss of the Aer Lingus Shannon/Heathrow service.

Speaking at a conferring ceremony at the University of Limerick, college president Professor Don Barry warned at the impact of a reduction of Shannon Airport’s international connectivity and the potential negative impact this could have on the development of the Shannon and western regions. Prof Barry was addressing 306 graduates from the college of education.

Prof Barry praised local and regional individuals, agencies and organisations who have launched a campaign to seek the maintenance of the crucial transport link between Shannon and international airline hubs.