Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2020
57. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been in contact with the management of Shannon Group in view of the recent announcement by the group to seek voluntary redundancies and pay cuts among staff; and if he will ensure the survival of Shannon Airport. [16390/20]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that management in Shannon Group have been in contact with officials in my Department in relation to recent announcements by the Group to seek a small number of voluntary redundancies and pay cuts among staff.
The Deputy will be aware that Shannon Group is a commercial State Body and such matters are operational matters for the Group and Shannon Airport Authority which has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop the Airport.
I am aware of the devastating impact of Covid 19 on the aviation industry and on Shannon Group in particular. I propose to undertake a thorough examination of the future viability and sustainability of the Group, and I will consider restructuring measures, financial supports and any other measures that may be necessary and appropriate as part of a wider review of Shannon Group. I will bring recommendations to Government in this regard in due course.
It is my intention that the Company, including Shannon Airport, will be well positioned operationally to contribute to the post pandemic recovery, particularly given the importance of Shannon Airport to the economy of the Midwest region and indeed nationally.
