Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2021
204. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a report by organisations (details supplied) published in March 2021; the actions will he take in response to recommendations made in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25337/21]
View answerI would like to thank the Deputy for this question relating to the recently published Business Case for Multi-Annual Funded Action Plan for Regional Air Access Recovery & Growth, produced by Shannon Chamber in collaboration with other regionals Chambers and the Irish Hotels Federation.
On 6th May 2021 I met with representatives from Shannon, Galway and Ennis Chambers and representatives also from the Irish Hotel Federation's who gave a presentation on the findings of the report.
I can assure the Deputy that Government fully appreciates the importance of regional air access and in this context my Department continues to work to ensure the aviation industry is well positioned to weather the current crisis and for recovery and growth into the future once circumstances allow.
