International humanitarian hub for Shannon ruled out

The Government has ruled out an international humanitarian hub being established at Shannon Airport.

The move follows a consultant’s report which dismissed the proposal as not being justifiable or economically viable.

In its report, Everywhere Consulting concluded it did not presently see a role for Shannon Airport that adds clear value to the international humanitarian relief effort. It ruled out the feasibility of a hub on the grounds of geography, costs, and existing structures in place.