Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 November 2025
107. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the number of flights from Donegal airport that have been cancelled or not taken off in 2025; the reasons given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66344/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra112. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the number of flights from Donegal Airport cancelled or not taken off since January 2024, by month, including the reasons given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66436/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 112 together.
In respect of the current Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract in place on the Donegal/Dublin route it provides twice daily two-way air services, facilitating same day return trips from Donegal, and further international connectivity from Dublin Airport.
A table sets out the number of flights under this contract from Donegal Airport, which have been cancelled in 2024 and to end October 2025. However, due to the formatting of data in tabular form, my private office will provide this directly to the Deputy.
I can assure the Deputy that regional connectivity is of critical importance to this Government. We are aware that this PSO service is vital to many of those in the North-West region. While often extreme weather conditions bring additional safety restrictions which were non-attributable to the airline, they continue to work to restore the reliability of this service.
My Department continues to monitor the airline's performance in accordance with the PSO contract for the provision of these services.
