Daa chair appeals to Taoiseach for fast-tracked planning decision

Since the new runway opened in August 2022 that limit of 65 flights has consistently been breached, causing uproar among residents living directly under the flight path. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

The chair of Dublin Airport’s administrative body Daa has written to the Taoiseach asking for a fast-tracked decision on the airport's controversial north runway — but claimed that the airport “is not looking for any special treatment”.

Basil Geoghegan wrote to Leo Varadkar on August 14 seeking to highlight “a matter of significant concern” which “if not resolved urgently... will have serious consequences for Dublin Airport”.