mayolive
Marie Sobral
27 Mar 2026
Paul Lawless TD seeks assurances as passenger numbers near one million milestone
The future funding of Ireland West Airport Knock was raised in the Dáil yesterday (Thursday, March 26), as Mayo TD Paul Lawless warned the airport could be “penalised for growth” under current support schemes.
Speaking during Thursday’s session, Deputy Lawless highlighted that 2026 marks 40 years since the airport opened, crediting the vision of Monsignor James Horan for establishing what was once considered an unlikely project on a “foggy, boggy hill.”..
Mayo airport growth raises funding concerns in Dáil - mayolive - 27 Mar 2026
