Eastwood Welcomes Progress on Derry-Dublin Flight

Government Targets 2026 Take-Off Date for Dublin to Derry PSO Air Route

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has met with the Chief Executive of Derry City and Strabane District Council John Kelpie and management of City of Derry Airport to discuss progress to date on the establishment of a Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Dublin Airport and City of Derry Airport, and the preparatory work underway; and has suggested a 2026 start date for the service. Minister O’Brien said: “In the context of bui…

Eastwood welcomes progress on Derry-Dublin flight

Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed progress on the restoration of the Derry-Dublin air route following a meeting between Minister Darragh O’Brien and City of Derry Airport yesterday. Minister O’Brien has confirmed that he expects services to commence later in 2026. Mr Eastwood has been working with Irish Government representatives on the restoration of the route and welcomed its inclusion in the Programme for Government. Said the Foyle MP : “This i…