'Waterford is still waiting for a fraction of this' Anger over funding for Cork Airport
€200 million is to be allocated for the expansion at Cork Airport. Stock Image
Waterford TD David Cullinane has criticised the funding of Cork Airport while Waterford is left waiting.
The Sinn Fein Deputy was reacting on social media to the news today that Cork Airport was to receive €200 million in funding from the Government.
“€200m investment for Cork Airport, and yet Waterford is still waiting for a fraction of this for Waterford Airport. The two local Government Ministers need to deliver for Waterford,” said Deputy Cullinane.
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, said earlier this month that he was being briefed by his officials on the case for Waterford Airport.
He said he was considering next steps.
This week, Waterford TD Conor McGuinness criticised the delay saying: “The people of Waterford and the South East are once again being left behind. Despite repeated promises and protracted assessments, the Government has failed to deliver the funding required to extend and upgrade the runway at Waterford Airport.
"Every missed deadline and every delayed decision sends the wrong message about the Government’s commitment to balanced regional development. Waterford and the wider South East cannot afford to be an afterthought any longer," said Deputy McGuinness.
