Daa insists move to grow passenger numbers will include environmental initiatives

The daa has said that the context of chief executive Kenny Jacobs' comments related to a range of infrastructure developments and investments to tackle emissions, while growing passenger numbers. File photo: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The operator of Dublin Airport has insisted there will be significant sustainability plans within its application to increase the annual cap on passengers from 32 million to 40 million.

The daa, which also operates Cork Airport, was criticised by environmental experts and campaigners over chief executive Kenny Jacobs' claim that keeping the 32 million cap on passengers in place would hurt its sustainability plans.