101. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport when he last discussed capital funding to extend the runway at Waterford Airport. [35588/24]

As recently advised to the Deputy in response to a separate Parliamentary Question on this matter, my Department has undertaken a detailed appraisal of the development proposal put forward by Waterford Airport. This level of appraisal is necessary to ensure that due diligence is exercised in accordance with my Department’s “Transport Appraisal Framework” and the Government’s “Infrastructure Guidelines” (previously known as the Public Spending Code).

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that my Department has completed its assessment of the detail submitted by Waterford Airport in line with the Project Outline Document requirements under the Framework. This assessment was recently submitted to both Minister Ryan and I for our consideration.

Engagement will be undertaken with Government colleagues and with all Oireachtas members within the Constituency on this matter, at the appropriate time, after both Minister Ryan and I have given the assessment our full consideration and when next steps have been determined.