Government has committed to funding a runway extension at the Waterford Airport.
The CEO of Ryanair says Ireland has too many airports.
Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says improvements in road infrastructure has seriously impacted regional airports like Shannon and Cork.
There's been calls for the return of commercial flights from Waterford Airport, with the government committing to funding for a runway extension for the facility.
The airline boss says his company would consider operating a flight from Waterford to London, however he thinks many people will still continue to choose Dublin:
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