Crisis at Cork and Shannon airports: Government explores 'targeted support measures'

Senators Jerry Buttimer and Timmy Dooley spoke in unison about the plight of Cork and Shannon airports since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, with both saying their survival was at stake, as well as the economic reach in both regions.

Further support for "decimated" Cork and Shannon airports is currently being considered by the Government, according to the transport junior minister.

Hildegarde Naughton, who was responding to calls from senators making representations on Cork and Shannon, said Department of Transport officials were actively “exploring” measures, but did not specify what was being considered.