Government secures agreement on EIA regulations for on-farm developments
Government has secured a series of reforms which will reverse findings of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in respect of certain categories of farm development and activities and bring Ireland’s implementation of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in line with the requirements of the EU Directive. The EIA Directive requires member state, including Ireland, to […]
Announcement expected on Lynx Cargo Facility in Shannon
The announcement that an agreement has been reached with regards a Lynx Cargo facility in Shannon is very positive news for the airport and the region. Lets make this the first step on the road to recovery and economic stability for Shannon Airport. I firstly want to commend Government for ensuring that funding was put […]
Debate on future governance of Shannon Airport welcome
I welcome the fact that finally a note of realism is entering the debate on the future of Shannon Airport. I welcome the Minister’s invitation to the Shannon Board for its views on how it would see the Airport operating independent from the Dublin Airport Authority. I have for a number of years advocated the […]