Group to promote future of Shannon

AN unprecedented alliance of major industries along the western seaboard yesterday adopted a united stance in support of a new strategy to secure the future of Shannon Airport.

Executives from 10 of the leading industry associations on the west coast, employing in excess of 40,000 workers and generating in excess of 20% of Ireland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are involved.

They believe Shannon airport needs to be an independent entity accountable to the Transport Minister and all stakeholders in the region to secure its future and the development of the Western region.