A Donegal TD has called for no more delays in the reinstating of the afternoon flight between Donegal and Dublin.
Pearse Doherty TD’s comments come after raising the matter with the Tánaiste Simon Harris in the Dáil this week.
Speaking yesterday, Teachta Doherty said:
“The people of Donegal have fought an amazing campaign – fighting to get our flights reinstated from Donegal to Dublin.
“Following challenges by myself on the floor of the Dáil, the Minister has confirmed that the flights will be reinstated and that the aircraft will be grounded in Donegal overnight.
“We understand that there is going to be a detailed announcement next week, but this is far from over because there can be no more delays.
“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.
“Let’s be very clear, this wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the amazing campaign that was fought by people right across the length and breadth of Donegal.
“But I think it is fair to say that it definitely wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Donegal Cancer Flights and Services led by Mary Coyle and her team who fought this campaign tooth and nail right to the end. I want to commend them and every single person who got behind this.
“So we’ll continue with it and we’ll continue to make sure that these flights are back in action without any more delays.”