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31/08/2007
Kenny Visits Shannon Airport
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny is visiting Shannon Airport today to discuss the impact of the closure of Aer Lingus' service between the airport and Heathrow.
Mr Kenny met with business and tourism leaders, Aer Lingus staff and local lobby groups.
During his visit, Mr Kenny said that the government should use its shareholding in Aer Lingus to ensure that Shannon's strategic interests were protected. He also said that the airline should hold an extraordinary general meeting in order for the shareholders to review Aer Lingus' decision.
Aer Lingus' controversial decision to end the Shannon-Heathrow service and transfer the service to its new hub in Belfast has sparked fears of jobs losses in Shannon.
(KMcA/SP)
Mr Kenny met with business and tourism leaders, Aer Lingus staff and local lobby groups.
During his visit, Mr Kenny said that the government should use its shareholding in Aer Lingus to ensure that Shannon's strategic interests were protected. He also said that the airline should hold an extraordinary general meeting in order for the shareholders to review Aer Lingus' decision.
Aer Lingus' controversial decision to end the Shannon-Heathrow service and transfer the service to its new hub in Belfast has sparked fears of jobs losses in Shannon.
(KMcA/SP)
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