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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

Passenger waits for plane in an airport
'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

Ryanair comments on Norwegian
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

A man uses the Airbnb smartphone app while stood in a tall building overlooking a busy city street (Editorial use only)
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

Bank holiday getaway
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

Heathrow Stock
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

Airport signage for international arrivals
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

Dublin Taxi
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

Travel Toiletry Bag on Plastic Tray Moving Along Towards Baggage Scanner
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

Dublin Airport new North Runway
Dublin Airport flights suffer 278 bird strikes in three years despite €600k spend to repel flocks
Bird strikes are potentially lethal events that can cause significant damage to planes and can result in jet engines losing power

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Intervening on 'potential monopoly' in car parking at Dublin Airport a highlight for watchdog
Intervening on 'potential monopoly' in car parking at Dublin Airport a highlight for watchdog
The Competition and Consumer Protection Authority initiated 200 inspections, issued 47 fixed penalty notices, and gave 23 compliance notices to businesses suspected of breaching their obligations

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Dublin Airport 7th July 2021
Dublin Airport blocked from demolishing Terminal 1 spiral ramps
An Coimisiún Pleanála says the 1972 concrete spirals reflect technical and architectural merit despite DAA objection

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

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