BBC News
02 October 2024
The Stormont Executive could take over the cost of running City of Derry Airport from ratepayers, the economy minister has said.
Conor Murphy said his department intended to assume responsibility for annual running costs of around £3.45m.
The airport, at Eglinton, is owned by Derry City and Strabane District Council which has previously raised concerns over future funding.
Speaking in the assembly on Tuesday, Mr Murphy said taking that funding responsibility away from the council could allow it to invest in other areas.
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