It comes amid concern that a changed timetable for the Public Service Obligation (PSO) route between Donegal and Dublin will cut off a “medical lifeline” for cancer patients. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services has expressed concern to changes to the route which currently operates most days with morning and afternoon departures from Donegal, and lunchtime and evening return flights from Dublin. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services helps cancer patients with booking flights, counselling support and other information. It said the new timetable removes the midday service and takes away a guarantee of “genuine same-day access” for cancer patients and others travelling for essential medical care. She said she did not believe Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien “understands how the people of Donegal rely on these flights”.

Source: Irish Examiner February 10, 2026 19:21 UTC