Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005
121 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the future funding of regional airports after the conclusion of the current round of funding under the national development plan in 2006; his views on a system of rolling investment by the State in such airports post-2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4740/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe primary objective of the regional airports measure of the NDP is to provide the airports with financial assistance towards essential infrastructure projects to facilitate continued safe and viable operations. The final round of allocations for the regional airports under the NDP will be announced shortly. The question of providing further funding allocations, following the completion of the NDP will focus on any additional safety and security requirements arising at each of the airports in due course. I envisage that my Department's forthcoming investment plan will address the broad policy framework for regional airport investment over its ten year time span.
