Ryanair confirms it will fly Dublin-Kerry service

Ryanair confirmed on Wednesday that it will fly the Dublin-Kerry service, which was lost when Stobart Air ceased trading, clearing confusion that followed an announcement last week. Stobart’s closure prompted the Government to seek bids from airlines to provide State-subsidised services between Dublin and Kerry and Donegal that ended when the carrier wound up in June. Ryanair said it would operate the Kerry route on a commercial basis, saving taxpayers E3.95m, beginning on July 28th, with a once-a-day service both ways. This will rise to twice daily from September 1st. Wednesday’s announcement partly confirmed a Government communication on Friday that sparked a row between Ryanair and the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan.<br/>