Dublin Airport Authority welcomes decision

The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has welcomed the Government's decision to approve the provision of a new terminal at Dublin Airport.

The DAA plans to have details of the project submitted for independent verification before proceeding to the planning and subsequent tender process. This sequence may take up to two years to complete followed by a two-year construction phase.

"The DAA is happy to implement the Government's decision that will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Airport and deliver an improved travel experience for our passengers,” said DAA Chief Executive Declan Collier.

"In this context it will be important to ensure the development of this infrastructure is remunerated appropriately and we look forward to a positive decision from our regulator, the Commission for Aviation Regulation, in this regard."

The new terminal is likely to become fully operational in 2009 when Dublin Airport's forecast passenger numbers will be in excess of 20m.

"While the final cost of the second terminal will be determined following consultation with our airline customers and subsequent independent verification, our preliminary assessment indicates a likely range of €130m to €190m for the terminal, depending on its agreed level of complexity," said Collier.

"The additional cost of site preparation and support infrastructure such as roadways, aprons and contact stands, is likely to be in the range of €70m to €100m.”