http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-35244217
Ryanair are reported to be opening a base at Aldergrove. My understanding had been that they weren't expanding in Derry when they had at Kerry and Knock due to air passenger duty. Well this puts the lie to that.
I think Ryanair should be asked to put up or shut up at LDY. If they're not prepared to invest then they're simply an impediment to obtaining other airlines who might be prepared to.