Plans to split airports from DAA on hold

PLANS for the separation of Cork and Shannon airports from the Dublin Airport Authority are unlikely to go ahead due to the poor financial position of both airports.

Transport and Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar indicated yesterday that they are set to remain under DAA control in the medium term.

However, Mr Varadkar said he would still like to see Cork and Shannon allowed to operate independently and in competition with Dublin for business as the separation of the airports remained official Government policy.