Dublin Airport set to benefit from a €26million aid scheme that was approved yesterday.
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton have announced the European Commission has given approval under EU State aid rules for the scheme to compensate operators for the losses caused by the crisis.
The aid is part of the €80million funding package agreed by the government in November 2020.
Mr Ryan said: “This will provide the airports of Dublin, Shannon and Cork with the flexibility to roll out route incentives /charge rebates, in consultation with airlines, with a view to supporting recovery and growth of connectivity when circumstances allow.”
Ms Naughton added: “In recognition of the continuing difficulty being faced by our smallest regional airports that provide connectivity, up to €6m will also be available to Knock, Kerry and Donegal airports under the EU Temporary Framework in light of the severe impact of COVID-19 on their businesses.”
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