Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
236. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that the public service obligation for Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport is renewed in November when the current PSO expires in view of the fact that this renewal of PSO is crucial for the economic future of County Kerry with regard to tourism, business and all economic activity in the county Kerry and the general south west region. [7091/14]
View answerThe current Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services Scheme, which includes the Kerry - Dublin route, ends in November this year. The policy on regional airports post-2014 is currently being developed in my Department. This policy will reflect the recommendations arising out of the recently published IWA Knock Study Group, which are being incorporated into the draft National Aviation Policy. This future policy will also have to comply with the revised EU Guidelines on State Aid once they are finalised. No decisions have been made in respect of future PSO supports for the Kerry - Dublin or any other route at this stage.
