Airport Development Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2005

Wednesday, 23 February 2005

Questions (159)

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

206 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the CAT system upgrade required at Knock Airport to ensure the safe landing of all aircraft at the airport; if he intends to provide sufficient funding to the airport to enable it to upgrade its existing approach and landing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6304/05]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

My Department has recently informed Knock Airport of its total grant allocation under the airports measure of the NDP. Within that allocation, my Department is considering an application for funding from Knock airport for the enhancement of the instrument landing system. Further details on the proposals, including cost estimates, are currently awaited from the airport company.