Debate contribution: City of Derry Airport and North-west Rail Networks
Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on .
- MLA
- Dr Caoimhe Archibald
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 16 June 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- City of Derry Airport and North-west Rail Networks
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5623946
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Text
As the Member will be aware, I previously announced that my Department had assumed responsibility for providing operating funding of up to £3 million per annum for City of Derry Airport until 31 March 2029. That demonstrated my commitment to the long-term future of the airport and to protecting an important element of the north-west's economic infrastructure. The support provides greater certainty for the airport, as it continues to maintain connectivity and support trade, tourism and, of course, inward investment across the north-west. It will also help facilitate the proposed Derry to Dublin public service obligation (PSO) by underpinning the airport's operational sustainability and strengthening its ability to support additional socially and economically important services, including that commuter route from the north-west to Dublin.
124 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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