Main Points

The new regional airline network involves:

Expansion from four to six routes, linking Dublin with Donegal, Derry, Sligo, Galway, Knock and Kerry;

Extra capacity and flights linking Dublin to Kerry and Galway;

State funding increased from £3.3 million annually to £10 million;

Aer Arann Express to run five routes, while Loganair will fly the new Dublin/Derry route.