Transport minister Paschal Donohoe backs new Dublin Airport runway

Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has given his strong backing for a new runway at Dublin Airport.

Speaking in an interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr Donohoe said if traffic numbers through the airport during 2015 are replicated this year, then a third runway at Dublin will be required.

Focus on expansion of Dublin has come to the fore in the light of the ongoing debate in London over whether to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport or a second runway at Gatwick.