Shannon Airport could serve as Amazon hub — Tánaiste 

Varadkar suggested linkup to online retailer — but dismissed the idea of Defence Forces selling Baldonnel aerodrome 

Leo Varadkar says he suggested in 'conversations' with Amazon that the global retail giant should look at creating a hub at one of Ireland's airports such as Shannon. Picture: Eamon Ward

The Tánaiste has suggested to Amazon that the company should look at using Shannon Airport for its supply chains.

Amazon's first Irish fulfilment facility is located next to the Irish military’s Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, but Mr Varadkar has ruled out the State selling off the airbase, and suggested in conversations with the retail giant to look at regional airports.