Even if we cannot now attract a passenger carrier, a cargo route should certainly be a priority, particularly into one of the major Asian hubs, be it PEK, PVG, HKG or ICN.
I can't see us having a direct passenger link for many years; as it is, EY links quite a few Asian destinations, including NRT, PEK and NGO. As it adds more, which it will, more connection options for pax and freight will be possible.
Anyone heard more news about EY offering an all-cargo route to DUB? I heard this was on the cards some time ago.