Being reported in the Irish Times that the regional airports in Ireland are to receive up to €10 million extra in funding. Possibly allowing for the runway extension in Waterford.
Independent TD got funds for runway in government deal
An Independent TD who has also been appointed a Minister of State secured millions in extra funding to extend a runway at his local airport as part of the government deal with Fine Gael.
Waterford’s John Halligan, the Minister of State for Training and Skills, said the money would develop the runway at Waterford Airport to allow larger aircraft to land and increase tourism in the area.