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<p>Incoming DAA chief executive John Coleman. </p>

Cork Airport operator DAA names next chief executive

Cork Airport operator DAA has announced that the head of the Land Development Agency (LDA) John Coleman will become the new chief executive of the aviation group in the new year.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

<p>Jack Potter (left) of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Nick Cole (right) of daa International.</p>

Daa International awarded contract to manage new VIP terminal in Washington

The new terminal will feature dedicated parking and entrances, private security screenings, suites, lounges, bars, personalised check-in and baggage services, and premium vehicle transport to aircraft

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

<p>That capacity is dictated by a 2007 planning decision issued by An Bord Pleanála, which said Dublin Airport’s operations must not exceed 32 million passengers annually. File picture</p>

EU court backs Dublin Airport’s 32 million passenger cap in landmark ruling

The European court’s decision sends the dispute back to the High Court as the Government pursues legislation to remove the restriction

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

<p>New roles: (top row) Angela Brennan, Martin Minnock, Paula Neary; (bottom row) Paula Deasy, Barry Gavin, Pauline Plunkett. </p>

S Business movers: New chair appointed at Junior Achievement Ireland

New appointees with daa, Expleo, Junior Achievement Ireland, RDJ, Activ8 Solar Energies and L&G

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

<p>Work is nearing completion on a new mezzanine floor at Cork Airport, incorporating security screening, a dedicated FastTrack lane and an upgraded business lounge. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026

Cork and Dublin airports operator grows overall passenger numbers despite a slight decline in Cork

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

<p>Lawyers for ER claimed Daa's actions were motivated by its desire to protect revenue streams derived from its car hire concessionaires at Dublin Airport, which acted in concert to prevent it from operating its off-airport car hire business model.</p>

DAA in clear breach of competition law in seeking to block car hire firm operating outside Dublin Airport

High Court ruled the conduct of Daa and other car hire firms directed towards the practical object of preventing ER Travel for using facilities at Dublin Airport, specifically the ability to pick up and drop off customers, constituted a clear breach of EU and Irish competition law

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Airport administrator Daa said: '</span>We appreciate that this can be disruptive and thank residents for their understanding while these essential works are completed.'</p>

Dublin Airport runway maintenance 'will mean no sleep' for nearby residents due to diverted flights

The airport has said that its south runway will shut for five nights next week for essential maintenance

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

<p>Tony Lanigan, managing director at Creative Technologies Ireland: 'There is a strong pool of skilled people across Cork and the surrounding counties, and we want to create opportunities for people to build rewarding careers within the industry without having to relocate to Dublin.'</p>

S My Job: The technician who rose to MD

Creative Technology Ireland employs over 85 at its facilities in Dublin and Cork, and is backed by the global NEP Group, operating from 40 locations across 17 countries

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

<p>During the first seven months of this year, just under 22 million passengers have travelled through Dublin Airport — an increase of 5.2% year-on-year.</p>

Dublin Airport records its busiest month on record

Airport operator Daa said the airport’s performance last month reflected the peak summer holiday season, with schools closed for the summer and large numbers of families travelling overseas

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

<p>Board members of daa: Dr Laura Burke, Lisa Dillon, Niamh O’Regan and Ger Perdisatt. </p>

New team of directors appointed to the daa board

Dublin Airport Authority welcomes Dr Laura Burke, Lisa Dillon, Niamh O’Regan and Fred Barry and reappoints Ger Perdisatt to its board

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

<p>In 2025, Paddy Hayes oversaw the ESB generate a pre-tax profit of €749.7m on revenues of €6.73bn as employee numbers increased to 9,968.</p>

ESB gives its CEO 29% pay rise, increasing salary to €410,000

The minister for public expenditure and reform, Jack Chambers sanctioned the pay increase for Paddy Hayes on July 6

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

<p>Passengers queuing at Dublin Airport. The Irish Aviation Authority has proposed to cut passenger charges at Dublin Airport by 15% next year, with Ryanair responding that it could mean an extra 2m passengers added but the airport operator DAA warning it risks further investment in facilities. Picture: Dominic McGrath/PA Wire</p>

Irish Aviation Authority proposes 15% cut to Dublin Airport passenger charge

Ryanair welcomes move but DAA say it risks further investment at the airport

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

<p>Last year saw a Central Criminal Court jury unanimously convict five private bus and taxi operators of bid-rigging in a publicly funded school transport tender following an investigation by the CCPC.</p>

Dawn raids and cartel investigations see landmark year for Ireland's consumer watchdog

CCPC said it carried out 10 unannounced searches in 2025 as part of ongoing cartel investigations

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

<p>Bobby Healy, founder and chief executive of Manna. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Manna begins US expansion after Irish departure

The company said 90% of residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would be able to order deliveries by autonomous drone within the next year

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

<p>Kenny Jacobs . Picture date: Tuesday March 14, 2023.</p>

Former DAA chief Kenny Jacobs joins drone delivery firm Manna

Appointment follows Mr Jacob's departure from DAA after settling a lawsuit against the Dublin and Cork Airport operator

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Legal challenge — taken by the St Margaret’s/The Ward residents was brought before Justice Richard Humphreys on Monday at the High Court.</span>
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Residents near Dublin airport take legal challenge over scrapping of 32 million passenger cap

High Court case calls for the 32 million passenger cap to be enforced immediately, a day before bill aimed at scrapping the cap is to be brought before the Oireachtas

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

<p>Representing all four women, Colleen Minihane of the trade union Siptu said they undertook identical work to that of their male colleagues and contended that the pay differential was predicated on gender and therefore discriminatory. </p>

S Four female DAA employees at Cork Airport have gender pay discrimination case thrown out by WRC

Four women working for the semi-state body in Cork Airport argued they were paid significantly less than two male comparators, with the DAA refuted

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

<p>Through the first five months of 2026, a total of 14.3 million passengers have passed through Dublin Airport. </p>

Dublin Airport passenger numbers up 2.7% in May

According to reports, transport minister Darragh O’Brien is set to bring legislation to Cabinet next week which would give him the power to end or alter the passenger cap limit on Dublin Airport

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

<p>Work has begun on a €30m runway extension to allow Waterford Airport to accommodate international jet aircraft.</p>

Alan Healy: As Europe builds railways, Ireland goes a different direction

Does Munster need four airports?

Fri, 29 May, 2026

<p>The Daa said it was building an apron in 2023 when the first evidence of contamination was discovered.</p>

Dublin Airport warns 'forever chemicals' in soil on its lands could impact MetroLink project

Airport operator DAA said it was monitoring the chemicals detected at several sites at Dublin Airport, including at a former firefighting training ground near the north runway

Wed, 27 May, 2026