Local Sinn Féin TD criticises lack of Irish language signage at Kerry Airport

Nov 19, 2025 13:17

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Local Sinn F&eacute;in TD criticises lack of Irish language signage at Kerry Airport — Repro Free :: AN Taoiseach, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., has officially opened (10.30am) the new Arrivals Hall at Kerry Airport. This state-of-the-art facility first welcomed passengers into the Kingdom in March 2025 and includes enhanced Immigration and Customs areas, larger Baggage Belt, improved bathroom amenities and a modernised public foyer. It was part of a major multi-million-euro redevelopment at Kerry Airport. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : [email protected] Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT © An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. Officially Opens New Arrivals Hall At Kerry Airport AN Taoiseach, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., has officially opened (10.30am) the new Arrivals Hall at Kerry Airport. This state-of-the-art facility first welcomed passengers into the Kingdom in March 2025 and includes enhanced Immigration and Customs areas, larger Baggage Belt, improved bathroom amenities and a modernised public foyer. It was part of a major multi-million-euro redevelopment at Kerry Airport which also included an extended and improved Departures Area which opened to passengers before the end of July. This extension offers increased seating capacity, a new smoking area, an additional Boarding Gate, upgraded toilet facilities, a Quiet Space (subject to availability) and expanded catering facilities - all part of the continued commitment to improving the Kerry Airport passenger experience. Work on the two-phase project, costing €5 million, commenced in September 2024 and was completed on schedule in July 2025. Speaking at the Official Opening of the New Arrivals at Kerry Airport, An Taoiseach, Mr. Micheál Martin, said, “Kerry Airport was officially opened in 1969 by the then Minister for T

Kerry’s Sinn Féin TD has criticised what he says is a lack of Irish language signage in the new development at Kerry Airport.

The multi-million-euro development was officially opened by Taoiseach Micheál Martin this week, and includes a new arrivals hall and an upgraded departures area.

Kerry Airport has signage in Irish in other areas of the airport.

Kerry Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly has rejected criticism from Independent councillor Jackie Healy-Rae that he is weaponising the Irish language and undermining the airport’s successful development.

He says for an airport serving three Gaeltacht areas, it’s not good enough.

Deputy Daly did not attend the official opening on Monday at Kerry Airport, nor did he attend the recent official opening of the MTU’s new STEM building.

The Sinn Féin TD says often, these events are just publicity events for the government.

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