IHF welcome news on Dublin Airport

THE Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) yesterday welcomed the announcement that Dublin Airport’s Pier D will be completed by 2007 and the 50,000sqm second terminal by 2009.

It stated the Dublin Airport Authority’s announcement needed to be supported by Government action to fastrack implementation of support rail and road infrastructure, linking Dublin Airport to key transport links to alleviate congestion around the airport.

IHF chief executive John Power said it was heartening the authority has committed to having Pier D operational by 2007 as it will assist to ease some of the passenger congestion at the airport.