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The Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) confirmed tonight it will not be entering a new five year deal with Ryanair due to the airline’s unreasonable demands.

The existing five year deal is due to expire next April and Ryanair is demanding an end to the Government’s €10 tourist tax and a 50 per cent reduction in its costs at Shannon in order for the deal to the renewed.