Regional Airports
A total of €86million has been allocated to regional airports around Ireland with the main focus on improving safety and security. The airports included in the scheme are Ireland West Airport; Kerry Airport; Sligo Airport; Donegal Airport; Waterford Airport and Galway Airport.
€38.7million will be spent on projects aimed at improving safety and security, including better fire fighting equipment, new Instrument Landing Systems and navigational aids and the provision of Runway End Safety Areas at a number of airports.
The remaining €48million has been approved for projects aimed towards catering for prospective businesses at these airports and will support investment in a range of facilities.
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