Duncan Smith
Question:189. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for expansion and repair works at Farranfore Airport, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19575/20]
View answerThursday, 30 July 2020
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As the Deputy may be aware, Kerry airport is not a State owned airport and I have no role in planning for its expansion or repair works.
However, my Department does provide funding support to Kerry Airport through the Government's Regional Airports Programme. Each year, airports are invited to submit proposals for capital funding in the areas of safety and security, which are then assessed by my Department. This process has just concluded for 2020 and last week, Minister of State Naughton announced Exchequer funding of €1.2m for Kerry Airport towards capital investment in these areas for 2020.
As the Deputy may be aware, €72 million in capital funding is being provided under the Regional Airports Programme over the lifetime of the NDP as part of Project 2040.