What has been predicted is now happening and livelihoods are being lost and destroyed, Smith added.
McNamara said that a clear aviation policy needs to be put in place before it s too late and urged the Taoiseach to hold a debate on what the state policy should be. Taoiseach, when are we going to have a debate on what the state s aviation policy is? When can we even find out what the state s aviation policy is? McNamara said.
The Independent TD also accused the Government of contradicting themselves when it comes to the easing of travel restrictions, adding that Martin only cares about his own legacy .
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Aer Lingus transatlantic services from Shannon Airport could remain grounded until summer 2022 while the airline’s schedule ‘remains under review’.
It’s believed a document outlining the airline’s timeline for the resumption of services, circulating among company workers, states that the Shannon to New York and Boston routes will not recommence until the middle of next year.
The routes were suspended when the global pandemic struck and brought the aviation industry to its knees. Aer Lingus’ very popular Shannon to London Heathrow was also suspended while new services to Paris and Barcelona, due to commence last summer, also failed to take off as a result of the health crisis.