Sinn Féin Councillor for the Glenties MD, Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh, has had his motion passed at a Donegal County Council in Lifford today.
The motion called for the council to write to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, insisting that the midday flight between Donegal and Dublin be restored and that the plane be stationed in Donegal overnight in an attempt to prevent unnecessary cancellations.
As of today, the new timetable is in place, meaning an end to the vital midday flight.
Speaking today, Cllr Ó Fearraigh said: “I’m delighted that my motion was passed by all the Councillors today in Lifford.
“Within 24 hours from now, the Council will write to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, asking him to reinstate the original timetable for flights between Donegal and Dublin, that includes a return of the afternoon flight and the plane being stationed in Donegal overnight.
“This is vitally important for people who must travel between Donegal and Dublin, specifically those who rely on it for healthcare.
“The Minister indicated last week that he believes he will be in a position to confirm a positive outcome very soon but it is hoped this motion passing today will help to highlight the urgency of the matter.
“The previous Donegal–Dublin PSO flight schedule has now ended, meaning the midday flight is no longer available.
“What we need to hear now is that this is going to happen immediately, not weeks, not months, but straight away because the people of Donegal cannot wait any longer.”