asked the Minister for Transport and Power the progress that has been made in providing an airport at Strandhill, Sligo; and if land is available for such an airport.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sligo Airport Proposal.
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There is no proposal at present before my Department for the establishment of an aerodrome in the Sligo area.
Any such project, including acquisition of land, is primarily a matter for local initiative and enterprise. If a potential site is selected, I will gladly arrange for its inspection by an officer of my Department to determine its suitability for the establishment of an aerodrome. A site at Strandhill was inspected by an officer of my Department in November, 1969, at the request of a local development company. The site was considered operationally suitable with certain reservations. I am not aware of any recent developments in regard to this site.