News of engagement between Department of Transport officials and Waterford Airport on the business plan which was submitted prior to Christmas, has been welcomed by a Waterford Senator.
Sinn Fein has confirmed that the party has an unprecedented 18 candidates running in the local elections, the highest number that has stood in Waterford
Waterford Airport could have its first commercial flight operations in eight years with a London route set to be launched for 2024/25 if Government approval is confirmed for a business plan and related investment package.
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said he can’t give any timeline for when his department will make a decision on whether it will provide millions of euro in funding towards the extension of the runway at Waterford Airport.