Shane Ross calls for action on Cork transatlantic flights

Transport Minister Shane Ross has called for the Taoiseach to make clear Ireland’s “dissatisfaction” with the US blockage of the air route between Cork and North America with US vice president Joe Biden.

The continued decision to delay the proposed air route has been described by Mr Ross as “puzzling”.

He said that while he is not meeting Mr Biden himself, he feels “an early decision to clear this blockage” should be sought by Mr Kenny this week.