Dublin Airport passenger cap to be scrapped 

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The legislation being brought to Cabinet today will give the transport minister powers to revoke or amend the existing 32m passenger cap. Stock picture: Niall Carson/PA 

The Government is set to scrap the Dublin Airport passenger cap, with new laws set to be approved by Cabinet at a meeting this morning.

Transport minister Darragh O’Brien will formally seek Cabinet approval for the new laws today, with the expectation being that the legislation will be in place before summer.