Ministers to consider third terminal

DUBLIN Airport may have three independent terminals operating within the next five years if a Progressive Democrat compromise to resolve the most serious Cabinet row since the National Stadium at Abbotstown is accepted.

Transport Minister Martin Cullen will bring his proposals on future aviation policy to Cabinet tomorrow. While it is unlikely the Government will make any decision at the meeting, the discussion will involve PD proposals with regards to a third terminal.

The rift stems from Mr Cullen’s desire to retain the second terminal in State ownership (in that scenario, it will be developed by the Dublin Airport Authority) but open the terminal to competition.