Varadkar rules out renaming Cork Airport after Rory Gallagher

The transport minister said he may consider auctioning the naming rights to one of the country’s state airports in a bid to raise cash.

Leo Varadkar’s comments came as he grounded a proposal to rename Cork Airport after one of the country’s first international music stars — blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher.

Mr Varadkar said his focus is on ensuring the loss-making airport survives the recession, but he added: “In this context, it might be worth considering auctioning the naming rights to a campaign or company but I have not given that much thought.”