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<p>Cork Airport reported it received an anonymous phone threat about a specific flight and adopted a security response in conjunction with gardaí, leading to a 90-minute delay. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Russian involvement in European attacks assessed as ‘credible’, security sources say

Irish security agencies are monitoring developments as 55 European leaders prepare to attend major political meetings in Dublin

<p>Fields flood in Caheragh, West Cork in the midst of Storm Boelo. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

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Travel disrupted as more than 40,000 premises without power following storms

<p>That capacity is dictated by a 2007 planning decision issued by An Bord Pleanála, which said Dublin Airport’s operations must not exceed 32 million passengers annually. File picture</p>

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EU court backs Dublin Airport’s 32 million passenger cap in landmark ruling

Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026

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Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026

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Dublin flights continue as scheduled as Air Baltic files for Chapter 11 'financial reorganisation'

Jerry Buttimer says Taoiseach should challenge Trump on US foreign policy

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Jerry Buttimer says Taoiseach should challenge Trump on US foreign policy

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Taoiseach says offshore counter-drone technology being pursued ahead of Trump visit

Micheál Martin says Ireland has strengthened its counter-drone capabilities as security preparations intensify for the US president’s visit

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Flights returning to normal at Irish airports after UK tech glitch

Flights returning to normal at Irish airports after UK tech glitch

Over 1,000 flights were reported cancelled at UK airports including many coming to or leaving from Ireland as chaos followed an air traffic control glitch on Tuesday.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Irish airports impacted by major UK flight disruption

Irish airports impacted by major UK flight disruption

Nine flights going into or out of Cork Airport had to be cancelled on Tuesday due to technical issues with air traffic control in the UK, with Dublin Airport also affected

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Ivana Bacik interview

Ivana Bacik says Labour will take part in protests during Donald Trump’s Irish visit

Labour leader says activists are already planning protests, while party also proposes €100 monthly shopping supplement for families

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Protests planned as Donald Trump due to meet President Catherine Connolly during Irish visit

The US president is expected to hold talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and visit his Doonbeg golf course during the trip

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Whistleblower raises concerns over Tusla checks on unaccompanied minors at Dublin Airport

Whistleblower raises concerns over Tusla checks on unaccompanied minors at Dublin Airport

Hiqa said a protected disclosure alleging shortcomings in reunification assessments for unaccompanied minors contained evidence of possible wrongdoing

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Bank holiday getaway

Irish Aviation Authority proposes 15% cut to Dublin Airport passenger charge

Ryanair welcomes move but DAA say it risks further investment at the airport

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

International search for Jamey Carney's boyfriend after Killarney death

US police assisting gardaí in hunt for man linked to Jamey Carney murder investigation

Local plans for a vigil remain on hold as investigators pursue international inquiries and family members gather in Killarney

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

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'Ireland could face rent hikes of €250 a year by 2031 linked to air tourism'

Study has found popular tourist destinations in Spain and Greece face spiralling rents and an increasingly negative environmental impact from air tourism

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Dublin Airport's new North Runway begins operations

Residents near Dublin airport take legal challenge over scrapping of 32 million passenger cap

High Court case calls for the 32 million passenger cap to be enforced immediately, a day before bill aimed at scrapping the cap is to be brought before the Oireachtas

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

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Michael O'Leary agrees new deal to stay at Ryanair until 2032

Ryanair announced the CEO's new contract extension comes with a new bonus that could be worth over €150m

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

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Lifting Dublin Airport passenger cap could lead to 'serious legal risks', top barrister warns

Legal opinion argues lifting cap may be incompatible with Ireland’s commitments under the European Convention on Human Rights, and its legally binding national and international climate targets

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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Government to crack down on Airbnb as ministers target 29,000 short-term lets

Cabinet to consider stricter Airbnb rules, while ministers also approve anti-SLAPP legislation and housing investment

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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Dublin Airport passenger numbers up 2.7% in May

According to reports, transport minister Darragh O’Brien is set to bring legislation to Cabinet next week which would give him the power to end or alter the passenger cap limit on Dublin Airport

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

'I lean on disruptors': Transport minister admits to having 'a lot of regard' for Ryanair boss

Darragh O'Brien also said he is now looking at introducing grants to allow households to install batteries to store excess energy generated by renewables

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Cork and Shannon set to carry 136,000 passengers over bank holiday weekend

Cork and Shannon set to carry 136,000 passengers over bank holiday weekend

Dublin Airport set for busiest every day on Sunday

Wed, 27 May, 2026

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Legislation to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap expected by July

Transport minister Darragh O'Brien sets out timeline to lift 32m passenger cap

Fri, 22 May, 2026

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Committee urges climate review before lifting Dublin Airport passenger cap

Oireachtas transport committee has also recommended legislation be curbed to limit the potential powers of the transport minister

Fri, 08 May, 2026

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Holiday plans at risk? What Irish travellers need to know about flight disruption

Airlines are cutting schedules as fuel costs rise, leaving Irish travellers weighing disruption risks and consumer rights this summer

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Dublin Airport runway closure sparks resident anger over night flights

Dublin Airport runway closure sparks resident anger over night flights

Planned overnight runway works will divert flights over residential areas, prompting renewed concerns about noise disruption for locals

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Airlines for America warns Dublin Airport passenger cap may bring 'repercussions' from Trump

Airlines for America warns Dublin Airport passenger cap may bring 'repercussions' from Trump

Director general of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, said the cap needs to be addressed by September at the very latest

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Airlines warn of cancelled trips, lost jobs, and economic damage over Dublin Airport cap

Airlines warn of cancelled trips, lost jobs, and economic damage over Dublin Airport cap

Aer Lingus and Ryanair officials before Oireachtas transport committee on Wednesday morning

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

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Government to collect passenger data for EU flights under new plan

The Department of Justice said the move would help 'to detect suspicious travel patterns and identify criminals and terrorists'

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Ryanair hits out at 'bogus' noise claims and 'nimbys' living near Dublin Airport

Ryanair hits out at 'bogus' noise claims and 'nimbys' living near Dublin Airport

If Dublin Airport passenger cap not abolished, passenger numbers must be cut, leading to fewer flights and higher fares, airline will tell Oireachtas transport committee

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

'No plan' for residents if Dublin Airport passenger cap is lifted

'No plan' for residents if Dublin Airport passenger cap is lifted

Oireachtas transport committee also hears that the passenger cap is 'a key guardrail to curb aviation fossil fuel pollution in Ireland'

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin

Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin

Government-assisted flight leaves Oman after delay, carrying 194 passengers home to Dublin via Cairo tonight

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down

Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down

Some were too overcome to speak as they arrived, while others described alarms in the middle of the night and seeing missile trails in Dubai

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Minister’s hope of 60 million Dublin Airport passengers per year a 'political opinion', committee told

Minister’s hope of 60 million Dublin Airport passengers per year a 'political opinion', committee told

One TD told the Oireachtas committee that there is an onus to ensure the balanced development of Ireland's regional airports of Shannon, Cork and Knock

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála failed to comply with 'balanced approach' on nightly flights at Dublin Airport

An Coimisiún Pleanála failed to comply with 'balanced approach' on nightly flights at Dublin Airport

The planning body's decision had seen the number of night-time flights allowed at the airport between 11pm and 7am to increase from 65 to 98, a move which angered locals

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Bank holiday getaway

Who really benefits from lifting the Dublin Airport passenger cap?

Figures from the tourism industry shows increasing passenger numbers are not driving GDP growth — it's the other way around

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Dublin Airport passenger cap to be scrapped

Dublin Airport passenger cap to be scrapped

Cabinet will also hear plans for the basic income for the arts, infrastructure guidelines, the living city initiative, and recruitment and retention in the Defence Forces

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Dublin Airport looked at suspending business jet travel over passenger cap

Dublin Airport looked at suspending business jet travel over passenger cap

Records reveal Daa, which operates the airport, was warned any move to cut business aviation access would send an 'extremely damaging signal' to international business

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

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Passenger cap at Dublin Airport to be abolished, Taoiseach confirms

Legislation due this year will remove the long-criticised passenger limit, easing capacity pressures at Dublin Airport

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

AIRPORT HOMECOMINGS

'It is brilliant. We have everyone home once a year': Joy as families reunite at Dublin Airport

There were tears of joy shed in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport as the last of the Christmas arrivals came home for the festive season on Tuesday

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones

Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones

Ireland has been left scrambling to catch up amid the heated geopolitical situation and the emergence of 'hybrid warfare'

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

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Taxi drivers plan major Dublin protest over Uber fare changes on Thursday

Taxi drivers say Uber’s new fixed-fare option could slash their earnings as they prepare a coordinated rush-hour protest in Dublin

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

DAA denies ad campaign about airport emissions was effort at greenwashing

DAA denies ad campaign about airport emissions was effort at greenwashing

MEP Lynn Boylan made complaint to Advertising Standards Authority

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Irish airfields drone use

Aviation watchdog rules out legal case against firm that flew drones within Dublin Airport's airspace

The drone flights were taken as part of a construction project in Finglas, located just south of the airport’s runways

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Airport operator DAA has repeatedly called for the 32m passenger annual cap to be lifted, arguing that growing Dublin Airport to 40m passengers a year is 'in line with national aviation policy'

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Ryanair business update

Dublin Airport passenger numbers to grow to around 40m before cap resolved, says Ryanair boss

The cap was breached last year, when over 33m passengers passed through the airport, and will be breached again this year, according to trends

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs is set to leave after clashes with the board, despite overseeing growth and major upgrades

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Bank holiday getaway

Dublin Airport terminal reopens after suspicious baggage sparks security alert

The suspect device that sparked a major security alert at Dublin Airport appears to be some form of medical apparatus, the Irish Examiner understands

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

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Dublin Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule as new scanners transform security checks

Dublin Airport passengers can now carry liquids up to two litres and keep laptops in bags thanks to new C3 scanners

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

DAA to repay €350k after Dublin Airport car park customers overcharged in misleading flash sales

DAA to repay €350k after Dublin Airport car park customers overcharged in misleading flash sales

DAA will refund over 4,000 Dublin Airport customers after flash sales wrongly inflated car park prices, sparking watchdog action

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025