AQW 5959/22-27

Mr Mark Durkan
Social Democratic and Labour Party
Foyle

Tabled Date: 08/02/2024
Answered On Date: 21/02/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will seek the support of the Executive to safeguard the future of Derry City Airport.

Answer:

As Minister for Infrastructure, my powers relating to NI’s three main airports are limited to the Airports (NI) Order 1994. These are powers to control noise, control land in the interests of the safe and efficient use of airports, make byelaws, provide for airport constabularies and airport consultative committees and to give grants to assist capital expenditure.

I remain committed to working with Executive colleagues to listen to the case brought forward by Derry City and Strabane District Council for support for City of Derry Airport, and to working together with the rest of the Executive to identify ways to support our airports.