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Reviving airports is vital to reboot economy

Data released this week by the Irish Aviation Authority underscores the challenges facing Irish airports and their role in our economic recovery.

Wed, 16 May, 2012

<p>Data from Fáilte Ireland shows that the planned seat capacity for flights into Ireland this winter and into early next year are expected to be 11% higher than levels seen in 2019 and 2020. Picture: Conor McCabe</p>

Dublin Airport has too many passengers and is running out of time

An upper limit on passenger numbers is creating a major headache for the country’s primary transport hub

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

<p>For a fifth time in four weeks, operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for 30 minutes on Tuesday night “due to a drone sighting”. File picture Dan Linehan</p>

State examining ways to 'take down' drones which interfere with planes at Dublin Airport

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan is also facing calls from airlines and Dublin Airport operator DAA to allow the Defence Forces to engage technology to shoot down such drones

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

<p>In Shannon, Ryanair announced it would add extra flights on eight routes including Alicante, Edinburgh, Faro, Kaunas, Krakow, Malaga, Porto, and Reus. Picture: David Creedon</p>

Passenger numbers at Cork Airport up 7% in January as cap in Dublin hinders growth

DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs said it would support Cork Airport to grow to five million passengers a year within the next decade

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Flying over Shannon

Cork threatens Shannon’s title as the state’s second busiest airport after 15 years of successive growth, writes Seán McCárthaigh.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2008

<p> Eamon Ryan said any compensation for those who missed flights over the weekend is a matter for the airport, but he added that the "reputational damage" to both the airport and the country is "very real". Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

'A terrible failing': Daa ordered to come up with solutions to travel 'fiasco'

Passengers are advised to arrive to the airport two-and-a-half hours before short-haul flights and three-and-a-half hours before long-haul ones.

Mon, 30 May, 2022

O'Leary: FF cannot be trusted with Irish tourism

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has today hit out at Fianna Fáil’s latest tourism strategy, claiming that the party has "destroyed Irish tourism" in recent years.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011

Dublin Airport dominance ‘not in national interest’

Allowing domination by Dublin Airport is not in the national interest, according to a business organisation in Limerick.

Tue, 23 May, 2017

Middle East duty-free boosts Aer Rianta profits

The Middle East boosted duty-free earnings at Aer Rianta International, as pre-tax profits increased 10.5% to €23.7m.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2016

Aviationex-staff protest pension

More than 60 former aviation workers who face a cut of up to 60% to their pension entitlements yesterday staged a protest at Dublin Airport.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Ryanair opposes stake for SIPTU in new terminal

RYANAIR chief executive Michael O’Leary has warned the Government that the airline will not expand services from Dublin if SIPTU is given a stake in a proposed new terminal at the airport.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2005

<p>A robin among the snow and ice in Ticknock forest, Dublin. Parts of Ireland have been blanketed in snow with forecasters warning that freezing conditions are set to continue. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

Icy conditions see several flights delayed at Dublin Airport

daa advised passengers to check with their airline for the latest flight information regarding their specific flight

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

<p>New year celebrations marked the busiest days for travel, with thousands of passengers travelling home after the Christmas break. </p>

Record month for Cork and Dublin airports marking strong Covid recovery

Over 161,000 passengers travelled through Cork Airport in the first month of 2023, markings its busiest January in over six years.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

Number of passengers passing through Dublin and Cork airports predicted to fall by 26.5m

It is estimated just nine million passengers will have passed through Dublin and Cork airports by the end of the year.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

<p>The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) confirmed that the incident occurred at Dublin Airport this evening and was attended by An Garda Síochana. Picture: Collins Photos</p>

Man, 20s, arrested, another hospitalised following fight inside Dublin Airport terminal

Social media videos quickly circulated of the fight involving two men initially, before others became involved

Tue, 24 May, 2022

<p> Ryanair wants State aid to cover Daa losses at Dublin Airport to avoid a rise in passenger charges</p>

Ryanair calls for Government to cover Dublin Airport financial losses

Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport were down 99% in April and May at the height of the lockdown compared to the corresponding months in 2019.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2020

<p>Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has ruled out the possibility of flights resuming between Cork and Dublin.</p>

Ryanair boss rules out return of Cork-Dublin flights

The good motorway network means there's no market for the flights, said Michael O'Leary

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Airports fail to get pre-clearance gains

TRANSPORT Minister Leo Varadkar has admitted the hype that accompanied the introduction of pre-clearance facilities at Dublin and Shannon airports has not delivered additional business.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The airport has been the subject of a large volume of complaints since the opening of its north runway in August 2022. File picture: Shutterstock</span>
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Dublin Airport launches 'noise information service' for local community

The airport’s new service will help to 'enhance transparency and communication' with local residents

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

<p>The increase was the result of strong incoming tourist numbers as well as high numbers of Irish residents heading off on summer holidays overseas.</p>

Record passenger numbers through Cork and Dublin airports in July

Every single day in July saw more than 100,000 passengers move through Dublin airport's two terminals

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025