Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2229. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider reintroducing financial assistance to the City of Derry Airport to reflect the high percentage of passengers from County Donegal using the airport. [33853/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs previously indicated, there are no plans to provide Exchequer funding to the City of Derry Airport and I understand that the airport authorities in Derry are aware of the position in this regard.
My Department currently administers our Regional Airports Programme which provides targeted supports in the areas of safety and security to our smaller regional airports. The Exchequer funding available over the lifetime of this Programme will be fully required to provide these limited supports, and to support air services on our two existing PSO routes to Donegal and Kerry.
