Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
133. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if the additional €50 million shared island funding announced on 5 December 2022 includes an allocation to the City of Derry Airport for the reopening of the Dublin to Derry route which he discussed with the North West Regional Development Group when he met with representatives earlier in 2022. [61666/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Shared Island fund allocations announced on 5 December 2022 do not relate to air transport. Further details of these allocations can be found at: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/5c8f1-taoiseach-announces-over-50m-in-new-funding-for-shared-island-programmes.
The air connectivity review, which is a commitment under the New Decade, New Approach agreement, and includes the Dublin Derry route, remains under consideration by Government. This review is being conducted by the Department of Transport, and as part of ongoing engagement, Minister of State Naughton met with members of both management and the Board of City of Derry Airport on 8 November.
