A local Minister of State has welcomed significant funding of Ireland West Airport. Minister for Further Education Marian Harkin says a major boost to regional development. The Sligo-Leitrim TD was speaking after the airport was awarded €1.9 million in Government funding. It's part of an overall package of €4 million announced today by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien. It's expected the funding will go towards vital safety and security operations at the airport.
Minister Harkin says it shows the Government's commitment to balanced regional investment:
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