Minister Must Intervene to Secure Alternative Carrier- O'Brien

Minister Must Intervene to Secure Alternative Carrier- O'Brien

Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O’Brien has called on the Minister for Transport to intervene to secure an alternative carrier to continue the Cork-Dublin air connection after Ryanair’s announcement that it will discontinue flights on the route from 30th October.

Deputy O’Brien said:

“Ryanair’s decision is an extremely disappointing one for Cork. It is vital for the economic development of the city that it has effective transport links and the absence of a direct air link to Dublin will leave a major gap.”

“I believe the Minister for Transport needs to intervene directly to work with the airport to secure an alternative carrier for the route.”

“They must also examine whether, as Ryanair has claimed, the level of charges at Dublin and Cork airports are a disincentive to airlines and what steps can be taken to make Cork airport more competitive.”

For further information contact Deputy Jonathan O’Brien at 085-2133907