O’Sullivan calls for support on Shannon link

LABOUR deputy leader contender Jan O’Sullivan yesterday called on all mid-west and west of Ireland government deputies to support her party’s forthcoming Dáil motion calling on the Government to retain the Shannon/Heathrow link.

She said: “It has become apparent from public statements from the Taoiseach, the Minister for Transport, local ministers, and local TDs that they do not intend to interfere with the Aer Lingus decision to stop the Shannon/Heathrow link.”

She said a hand-wringing position has been taken despite assurances that the purpose of retaining the 25% equity was to protect the national interest including the Heathrow connectivity for Shannon, Cork and Dublin.