Minister Foley Welcomes Over €1.4m in Funding for Kerry Airport

Today’s news of a €1,434,355 funding windfall for Kerry Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 has been welcomed by Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley.

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes today’s announcement of €1,434,355 in funding for Kerry Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025.

This tranche of Government funding provides targeted support for vital safety and security operations at the airports such as air traffic control, fire services and security, ensuring airports can continue to remain compliant with regulatory requirements in these areas.

€37m for Airports in 2022 

Funding this year to airports will total over €37 million building on the €161 million provided in unprecedented aviation supports during 2021. 

Minister Foley said that she welcomes this funding which will deliver further vital financial supports to Kerry Airport.

“With a particular focus on safety, security operations and air traffic control, this funding reinforces the importance and value that Government places on the vital role of our regional airports and how connectivity directly supports tourism and enterprise in Kerry,” said Minister Foley.

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