Will it fly? Major update given on plans for airport in Offaly
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THE plan to build an airport near Tubber looks set to be grounded after Offaly County Council dropped its support for the project.
Last week councillors backed a change to the county development plan following pressure from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and the council executive.
The removal of the airport objective was also urged by planning and development expert Fergal McCabe.
Instead of specific reference to an airport, the draft county development plan, which is scheduled for final adoption in September, will say the council supports the provision of a green international trade and distribution zone based on international air connectivity, in either Offaly or the Midlands.