Cork Airport can almost double passenger numbers — Daa chief

Cork is expected to handle 2.7 million passengers this year, which would be the busiest in the airport's history for international traffic. Picture: Cork Airport

Cork Airport could almost double the number of passengers it handles each year if the Government commits to the city's growth by relocating some Government departments there, chief executive of Daa Kenny Jacobs has said.

Cork is expected to handle 2.7 million passengers this year, which would be the busiest in the airport's history for international traffic.