Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has agreed that better balanced regional development is needed in Ireland and the south east, which includes aviation infrastructure. His comments were welcomed by the Board of Waterford Airport, which issued a statement: “Waterford Airport welcomes Minister Eamon Ryan’s comments that he...
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CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
Runway extension at Waterford Airport granted approval Justine Dwyer Waterford Airport is preparing for take-off once more following the announcement that An Bord Pleanála has approved the long-awaited runway extension at the facility. The news was greeted with widespread relief from all political parties, Waterford...
Future of Waterford Airport in doubt
Future of Waterford Airport in doubt
Jordan Norris The future of Waterford Airport has been cast into doubt as it emerged that the €5m emergency funding put in place by the government is set to be pulled by the Department of Transport. The Department is of the view that the payments ‘cannot be continued’ as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the...
