€1.9 million funding has been announced for Ireland West Airport to support the losses incurred by the airport in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton T.D made the funding announcement for Knock Airport along with 5 other airports across the country.
The total amount of funding nationally is 23 million euro with Dublin Airport receiving 18 million euro.
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The reginal airport is eligible for capital and operational funding under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025.
The CEO of Ireland West Airport, Joe Gilmore has welcomed the support from the government.
