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The CEO of the Shannon Airport Group says commitments to short and long term public transport infrastructure in the southern region must be included in the updated National Development Plan. Public Expenditure Minister, Jack Chambers, who is responsible for the plan, announced in April that a review of the NDP would be taking place. As part of a proposal to Government, The Shannon Airport Group is calling the advancement of the Shannon Airport Rail link and the implementation of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce. Shannon Airport Group CEO, Mary Considine, says rail connectivity is essential for international airports.