Regional groups hail independence from Dublin authority

Mid-West business bodies have welcomed a decision to give Shannon Airport full independence from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).

The Shannon, Ennis, and Limerick chambers of commerce, along with Ibec and the American Chamber, said a sustainable business model was now essential.

In a joint statement, the organisations said: “Independence from the DAA gives the airport’s management team the freedom and ability to drive passenger growth and develop routes to key international hubs, as well as tourist destinations, in a competitive market-driven way. “This announcement will allow Shannon to return to its grass roots as an innovative profitable entity.”