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Norwegian Air has been granted a permit for US-Ireland­ flights, paving the way for the first low-cost transatlan­tic flights from Ireland.

The US Transporta­tion Department­ granted approval to the low-cost carrier yesterday,­ ending a lengthy stalemate due, in part, to opposition­ from some American airlines and unions.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny confirmed the news at an event at the Irish Consulate in New York last night.

He said the decision would "do for long-haul travel what Ryanair have done for short-haul­ travel".