Ryanair reiterates threat to close Cork and Shannon bases due to Government 'inaction'

Ryanair says Cork and Shannon base closures expected to go ahead, says government travel policies "devastated" consumer confidence

Ryanair says the updated 'Green List' was a "failure", and that discrepancy between the EU's approach and the Irish Government's approach has "devastated customer confidence and bookings". Picture; David Creedon / Anzenberger

Ryanair has reiterated its position on the potential closure of its Cork and Shannon bases during the winter months. 

The airline says that if the closures go ahead, they would be the direct result of Government "inaction" as regards the lifting of international travel restrictions.