Shannon news

5 Oct

Government working on new ‘robust’ Covid test and screening system for Shannon and other airports: Deputy Joe Carey

The Government is working on bringing in a “robust” Covid-19 test and screening system for passengers at our airports, including Shannon, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed to Clare TD Joe Carey. Deputy Carey, who is chair of the all-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group, has repeatedly called for a comprehensive testing and tracking system to minimise […]

1 Sep

€1,854,240 for new cycling, pedestrian and climate change projects across Clare: Deputy Joe Carey

A total of €1,8540 has been allocated for 34 new Active Travel and Climate Change Adaption projects across Clare, Deputy Joe Carey announced today. The funding has been made available under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Plan and is part of the overall €115 million package for sustainable transport and the renewal of our transport infrastructure. […]

22 Jul

Transport Minister confirms review into financial aid package for Shannon Airport is now underway

The new Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, is “considering” a wide range of financial supports for Shannon Airport, he told Clare TD Joe Carey. Deputy Carey, who is also the chair of the all-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group, raised the ongoing challenges facing the airport with Minister Ryan in the Dáil last Thursday evening. The […]

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