Donegal Airport receives a €1.299 million funding boost for safety and security

Donegal Airport has been allocated €1.299 million to support capital investment in safety and security.

The funding is part of an overall package of €5.6 million announced today by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers. Under the 2004 capital funding allocations, Ireland West Airport will receive €3.666 million, and Kerry Airport will get €0.681 million. Minister Chambers made his announcement during his visit to Donegal Airport as part of his ministerial responsibility for aviation.

As in previous years, eligible airports - Donegal, Ireland West and Kerry Airports - will be given the opportunity to submit applications for operational funding later this year. Over €4 million has been made available by the government to support core airport non-economic activity in the areas of Air Traffic Control (ATC), safety and security. Up to 100% of eligible non-economic payroll and operational costs at airports, in these areas, will be supported.

“Donegal Airport is an important piece of infrastructure in Donegal and the Northwest, and this latest investment shows once again how important the government regards the role our local regional airport plays. Donegal Airport plays a crucial role in supporting connectivity, economic development and tourism in the region,” Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue, said. “This allocation will also assist Donegal Airport to meet their carbon reduction targets as well as building resilience against climate change.”