Ireland West Airport Knock gets welcome funding boost of €2,185,983
Ireland West Airport Knock has been allocated funding of €2,185,983.
In a statement this morning Deputy Michael Ring outlined: “This significant funding allocation for Ireland West Airport Knock will contribute towards capital investment in the areas of safety, security and sustainability.
“Ireland West Airport Knock will also be eligible to apply for operational grant-aid, targeted at vital safety and security related operational expenses later this year”.
“Almost €20 million is available from the Department of Transport during 2021 for air traffic control, fire services and security related expenses which will help ensure that airports can continue to remain compliant with regulatory requirements in these areas.
“Ireland West Airport can apply for operational aid in the latter half of the year.
"I am confident that today’s allocations, coupled with the impending funding to address the impacts of Covid, will help airports regain their foothold in the aviation market when recovery begins," he added.
Mayo TD Alan Dillon Alan Dillon, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, to allocate over €4.78million in capital funding to regional airports.
Ireland West Airport Knock is to receive €2.18million of the funding.
The allocations will contribute towards capital investment in the areas of safety, security and sustainability.
Deputy Dillon said: “Our airports and aviation sector have had an incredibly tough year so investments such as this are more welcome than ever.
"As an island, we rely on aviation and maritime sectors more than our European neighbours.
"This funding to support capital investments at Knock Airport will help ensure it can bounce back quickly once air travel resumes.”
Deputy Dillon added: “I am conscious much of the funding allocated for aviation has been to support our airports, but more needs to be done to support our airlines.
"One method I propose is to incentive airlines to provide greater routes from regional airports versus an over-reliance on Dublin Airport.”