Shannon Airport split from DAA raises questions

The Government’s decision to separate Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority has been broadly welcomed, but questions remain about the move.

The airport will be freed from its €100m debt in a move to attract business and boost passenger numbers.

The airport will be merged with Shannon Development under a new entity, the business management of which will be handed to Enterprise Ireland and the IDA, while tourism in the region will be controlled by Fáilte Ireland.