Ireland West Airport Knock

Ireland West Airport Knock has welcomed endorsements received from communities and organisations around the West and North West regions.

The expressions of support follow An Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s announcement in January that a detailed strategic study of the potential for the airport would be undertaken by the end of May. The airport is currently working alongside the Government to agree to finalise the structure and terms of reference for this study.

Almost 30 businesses from around the region have met with the airport in a show of solidarity and recognition of its vital role for business and the region. The support from business people follows recent motions of support passed by county councils throughout the region in Roscommon, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo endorsing the airport’s future plans and its importance to the West and North West.

Regional development organisations Council for the West and the Western Development Commission have also put on public record their support for the airport, highlighting the critical importance of the airport from a regional development perspective and the substantial contribution the airport makes to the economy of the Western region, whilst welcoming news of the strategic study being undertaken by Government to support the airport’s development plans.

Commenting on recent developments, Liam Scollan, Chairman of Ireland West Airport Knock, said, “We have been overwhelmed by the positive support and backing we have received from a multitude of organisations from across the region who recognise the development potential at Ireland West Airport Knock and the importance and vital role this airport plays for the Western region.

“I would like on behalf of the airport to express our gratitude to the region as a whole for their support to date. With the commencement of the study group work in the coming weeks, we are confident that the support of the region will help ensure the airport's future is brighter than ever and that our future plans for developing the airport are endorsed and supported by Government.”

Galway Independent