Taxpayers hoodwinked as airports decline

DAVID WHITE’S letter (October 1) was another reminder that the taxpayers are being hoodwinked by Government deception regarding our State airports.

The Cork, Shannon and Dublin authorities were set up three years ago and fanfared as progress. Since then Shannon has disintegrated, Dublin has become a disaster area hated by the public and Cork has been forgotten.

Cork Airport Authority is anonymous and devoid of power. Passengers still have to walk in the rain and climb 26 steps. Carpark charges are very high despite the long walking requirements. Catering charges are also very high.