Transport Minister Noel Dempsey is visiting County Clare today to address a visiting delegation from Jacksonville/Northeast Florida who is visiting the region for a number of days
The delegation is being hosted by the Atlantic Way which is comprised of Irish based multinational companies, government agencies and localised development and commercial groups that aim to forge commercial links between the Midwest and the American region
The visit aims to encourage business between the two economic communities, and to move one step closer to making the West of Ireland a globally recognised region for education, expertise and leisure pursuits
Chairman of the Atlantic Way, Brian O Connell says he is aware of the challenges facing Shannon airport
