Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2023
173. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he has discussed maintaining regular Cork to Bristol flights with airlines given the strong connections between the two regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9568/23]
View answer176. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with airlines regarding the reinstatement of the Cork to Bristol route. [9346/23]
View answer177. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a petition calling for the reinstatement of the Cork to Bristol route. [9347/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 173, 176 and 177 together.
I am aware of the petition seeking the reinstatement of a Cork to Bristol scheduled air service.
The operation of any scheduled air service is a commercial decision for airlines, in consultation with airports and other market actors, based on the commercial viability of the route in question and other operational factors. I do not have a role in such decisions.
