Daa secures stay on notice which could force it to cut night-time flights

The Daa claims the enforcement notice is flawed, unreasoned, vague, is of no legal effect, and should be set aside by the court

Today, Mr Justice Conor Dignam granted the Daa permission to bring a challenge against last month's decision by Fingal County Council to issue an enforcement notice against the Daa, for allegedly breaching the terms of planning permission in respect of the airport's north runway. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

The operator of Dublin Airport, Daa, has secured a temporary High Court stay on a decision it claims will force it to significantly reduce the number of night-time flights going to and from the airport.

Today, Mr Justice Conor Dignam granted the Daa permission to bring a challenge against last month's decision by Fingal County Council to issue an enforcement notice against the Daa, for allegedly breaching the terms of planning permission in respect of the airport's north runway.