Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with a company (details supplied) in relation to the service from Kerry to Dublin given the timetable is not suitable for persons travelling to Dublin for daily work trips; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5821/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware a Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service operated between Kerry and Dublin prior to Stobart Air’s entering into voluntary liquidation in June. At that time an airline made an offer to operate on this route but with no subsidy from the State. On foot of this, this route has operated commercially since 28 July 2021.
As a PSO is no longer imposed on the Kerry-Dublin route, the operation of this route is a commercial matter for the airline providing the service.
Outside of Public Service Obligations, the operation of air routes is a decision for airlines, oftentimes decided in consultation with airports and other market actors. My Department has no direct role in such a commercial matter.
