Airport Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 June 2021

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Ceisteanna (76)

Colm Burke

Ceist:

76. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for completion of works being carried out on the runway at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As the Deputy is aware, Cork Airport is progressing a Runway Reconstruction and Remediation Project.  This will be the single-biggest construction project, and the biggest investment by daa, at Cork Airport since the opening of the new terminal building in 2006.

The procurement process for the project is currently nearing completion and Cork Airport has advised that, following the award of the contract to the successful bidder, the airport will close from 12 September to 22 November.

The runway upgrade, when complete, will be a key strategic asset for the South of Ireland for the next 20 years.