Sinn Féin TDs David Cullinane and Conor McGuinness have tabled a Dáil motion calling on the Minister for Transport to set out the Government’s plans for Waterford Airport.

The pair submitted the motion to the Ceann Comhairle on Monday morning, seeking to have the matter discussed in the Dáil this week.

Deputy Cullinane said the aim of the motion, is to secure clear answers from the Minister on the steps being taken and the engagements with stakeholders to progress the long-awaited project.

He argued that the Government has had the summer months to finalise proposals, yet Waterford continues to face delays while other airports receive funding.

Highlighting the frustration locally, Deputy Cullinane said it was 2019 when an agreement was first given in principle and that, despite assurances last year that the Department had received full information to make a decision, a new process and business case have since emerged.

“It is deeply frustrating to see funding awarded to airports in Cork, Dublin, and across the State, only for Waterford to be left behind,” he said.

The Sinn Féin TDs said they will use the Dáil debate to press the Minister to prioritise Waterford Airport’s funding application and to provide a clear timeline for action.

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