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).

Regional groups hail independence from Dublin authority

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.”

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