The Transport Minister Shane Ross has awarded €5m to an airport that does not operate any commercial flights. Waterford Regional Airport has not had a single passenger jet land or take off in the last three years. Minister Ross said the funding represents a 40% investment with the remaining funding being provided by private investors and local authorities. "If I was to refuse that, I would obviously be signing the death knell of Waterford Airport. "It's very important for regional policy that Waterford Airport is re-opened, we think it's got a really good chance of success."

Source: Irish Examiner June 14, 2019 08:37 UTC