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22/10/2007
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. However, they did not inform management at Shannon Airport.
Last week, it emerged that Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey was not informed of Aer Lingus' decision until six weeks after his department received the information.
Mr Dempsey confirmed that the matter would be investigated.
(KMcA)
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. However, they did not inform management at Shannon Airport.
Last week, it emerged that Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey was not informed of Aer Lingus' decision until six weeks after his department received the information.
Mr Dempsey confirmed that the matter would be investigated.
(KMcA)
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Fine Gael Clare TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Pat Breen, has said that the announcement that Aer Lingus is expanding its routes to the UK is yet another boost for Shannon Airport. The airline has announced it is opening a new service from Shannon to Bristol, with additional flights to Birmingham and Manchester.
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SIPTU has served notice Aer Lingus and the Dublin and Shannon Airport Authorities will a notice of industrial action. The union will hold a four-hour work stoppage at airports in Dublin, Shannon and Cork on 14 March between 5 and 9am. The notice follows the breakdown of the most recent talks in a long-running pension dispute.
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SIPTU has served notice Aer Lingus and the Dublin and Shannon Airport Authorities will a notice of industrial action. The union will hold a four-hour work stoppage at airports in Dublin, Shannon and Cork on 14 March between 5 and 9am. The notice follows the breakdown of the most recent talks in a long-running pension dispute.
31 August 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.
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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.
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