Duncan Smith
Ceist:191. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for expansion and repair works at Ireland West Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19577/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 July 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland West 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 Ireland West 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 €1m for Ireland West 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. Last year, Ireland West Airport completed an €11m runway overlay project and 75% of the project cost was met from that funding.