O’Dea will not attend Shannon protest rally

DEFENCE Minister Willie O’Dea said yesterday he would not attend tomorrow’s big rally in Limerick organised to protest at the termination of the Shannon Heathrow service.

The minister said he did not want to be the focus of politically-motivated anti-Government sentiment.

The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance (ACA) yesterday demanded quick answers from Transport Minister Mr Dempsey over his department’s handling of the controversy.