DAA seeks review of airport charges
The DAA said it was extremely disappointed with the 23% rise in fees it can levy. The development cast doubt on its plans for major investment in the airport.
It said setting the charge at €6.14 for the next four years meant it will be “unable to deliver the full range of facilities required to relieve the current chronic congestion problems at Dublin Airport and to cater for passenger numbers of up to 30m per annum within the next 10 years.” Last week the DAA unveiled ambitious expansion plans for the airport, including a second terminal, a new pier at the existing facility and a second runway. In total, the investment will cost the company €1.2 billion over 10 years.
