A new Regional Airports Programme has been announced from now until 2025

This year, Donegal, Kerry and Knock airports will be eligible to apply for funding under the programme, which has a budget of €21.3 million in 2021.

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton says in  addition to this Programme, in light of the impacts of Covid-19 and taking into account the recommendations of the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, €32.1m is also being provided to Cork and Shannon airports in 2021.

These airports will receive capital and operational supports under grant schemes that mirror the provisions of the Regional Airports Programme.

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