25 Apr €3.6 million to support capital projects at Ireland West Airport Knock
Minister of State, Alan Dillon TD has welcomed combined funding of over €5.6m to support eligible regional airports in Donegal, Kerry and Ireland West (Knock).
Minister Dillon said: “Ireland West Airport allocation of €3.6 million will contribute towards capital investment in safety and security at the airports, including the commencement of an Aerodrome Fire Training Centre at the Mayo airport facility. It will also support projects with a sustainability focus. This will assist the airport in meeting their carbon reduction targets as well as building resilience against climate change.”
The over €5.6m in funding has been allocated as follows:
2024 Capital Funding Allocations
| Airport | Grant Allocation |
| Donegal | €1.299m |
| Kerry | €0.681m |
| Ireland West | €3.666m |
| Total | €5.646m |
Minister Dillon added: “While many of the projects being supported have environmental aspects to them, ten of the projects approved for funding, amounting to €1.2 million, have a fundamental sustainability focus. These include the upgrade to electric vehicles at Ireland West Airport.”
Minister Dillon concluded: “This investment reinforces the importance and value the Government places on the role of our Regional Airports in supporting tourism and jobs, and this funding is essential in ensuring Knock Airport has the sufficient support needed to continue providing their important services. The airport is now looking forward to a successful summer with indications that there will be high numbers of visitors to the airport.”
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