A joint submission from Chambers of Commerce in the West of Ireland has been submitted to the Transport Minister seeking urgent intervention from the Government regarding Shannon Airport.
A strong public connection between the public and Clare’s historic side of 1995 has endured, a key member of the All-Ireland winning team believes.
Ryanair have threatened to close their base at Shannon Airport for the winter months and into early spring.
Chamber of Commerce Presidents in the Mid-West have vehemently stressed the need for Shannon Airport to maintain “essential connectivity” with Boston, New York and London.
An emergency meeting with the Transport Minister on the future of Shannon Airport has been requested by Clare’s Oireachtas members.
Aer Lingus’ transatlantic services are at risk of being moved from Shannon Airport from the UK.
Protection for Shannon Airport is required from the Irish Government as question marks hang over Aer Lingus’ future at the International Airport.
Transport industries in Clare have admitted the impact of COVID-19 on their business has been “absolutely devastating”.
Rose Hynes’ tenure as Chairperson of Shannon Group has concluded with US based Kathryn O’Leary Higgins also departing the Board.
Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has said Shannon Airport staff have been given a one week window to sign their redundancy offers.
