Coveney: Ryanair base closures are a temporary decision

Shannon Airport. Picture: Eamon Ward

Politicians from across the political spectrum have expressed concern at Ryanair's decision to close its bases at Cork and Shannon Airports for the winter.

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said he has been assured by Ryanair that the closures are a temporary decision and if there is a return to “some sort of normality” then the hubs could re-open.