The operator of Cork and Dublin airports has recorded a €284m loss due to Covid impact

The pandemic continues to have a crippling effect on the Irish aviation and tourism sectors.

Passenger numbers at Cork and Dublin airports fell by 78% to just 7.9 million last year, compared to 35.5 million in 2019. Picture: Denis Scannell

The daa which operates Dublin and Cork airports recorded a loss of €284m last year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Passenger numbers at its two Irish airports fell by 78% to just 7.9 million last year, compared to 35.5 million in 2019.