28/09/2007
Campaigners Seek Reversal Of Aer Lingus Move
Campaigners will persist in their attempt to reverse Aer Lingus' decision to end flights between Shannon and Heathrow airports.
The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance (ACA), the action group formed in response to the airline's decision, declared its disappointment after a Dail motion calling for Government intervention was dismissed last night.
The government is still refusing to overturn the company's decision to remove four Heathrow slots from Shannon airport.
It was reported today that an opinion poll revealed a large majority of the public in Dublin and in the west of the country support the ACA, believing the move will have a negative impact on the country as a whole.
(LC/SP)
The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance (ACA), the action group formed in response to the airline's decision, declared its disappointment after a Dail motion calling for Government intervention was dismissed last night.
The government is still refusing to overturn the company's decision to remove four Heathrow slots from Shannon airport.
It was reported today that an opinion poll revealed a large majority of the public in Dublin and in the west of the country support the ACA, believing the move will have a negative impact on the country as a whole.
(LC/SP)
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British Midlands has ruled out taking over the Aer Lingus service between Shannon and Heathrow, it has been confirmed. The Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) said that the decision was due to the airline's recent announcement that it was planning to operate 18 new services from Heathrow.
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British Midlands has ruled out taking over the Aer Lingus service between Shannon and Heathrow, it has been confirmed. The Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) said that the decision was due to the airline's recent announcement that it was planning to operate 18 new services from Heathrow.
13 August 2007
Protest Over Aer Lingus Shannon Move
Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops in the Republic have joined calls for Aer Lingus to reverse a decision to halt services from Shannon to Heathrow. A joint statement was being distributed at masses and services in Ireland's mid-west. It describes the plan to halt the service as very damaging.
Protest Over Aer Lingus Shannon Move
Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops in the Republic have joined calls for Aer Lingus to reverse a decision to halt services from Shannon to Heathrow. A joint statement was being distributed at masses and services in Ireland's mid-west. It describes the plan to halt the service as very damaging.
22 October 2007
Shannon 'Not Informed' Of Aer Lingus Move
The Dublin Airport Authority did not inform authorities at Shannon Airport of Aer Lingus' decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow service, it has emerged. According to reports, the DAA, which operates Shannon Airport, was informed that Aer Lingus was considering closing the route to concentrate on their new Belfast operation in June.
Shannon 'Not Informed' Of Aer Lingus Move
The Dublin Airport Authority did not inform authorities at Shannon Airport of Aer Lingus' decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow service, it has emerged. According to reports, the DAA, which operates Shannon Airport, was informed that Aer Lingus was considering closing the route to concentrate on their new Belfast operation in June.
29 August 2007
Cabinet Discusses Aer Lingus Issue
Aer Lingus' controversial decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow route has reportedly been discussed by the Cabinet at its first meeting since the Dail resumed after the summer break.
Cabinet Discusses Aer Lingus Issue
Aer Lingus' controversial decision to close its Shannon-Heathrow route has reportedly been discussed by the Cabinet at its first meeting since the Dail resumed after the summer break.
18 February 2019
Tánaiste To Meet EU Chief Negotiator
Tánaiste Simon Coveney is set to meet Michel Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, today, 18 February, in Brussels. The officials are expected to discuss the situation at Westminster, as the UK government pursues legal changes to the withdrawal agreement. Also headed to Brussels today is Stephen Barclay, the UK's Brexit secretary.
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