It follows the decision by a number of retailers, including SuperValu and Centra, to cease selling products linked to the mixed martial arts fighter

Cork Airport also recorded its busiest October ever

The ruling comes just days before a slot co-ordinator allocates the airport’s available summer slots to airlines

Aer Lingus expected to lose €84m in Revenue next year and up to €130m in 2026 due to Irish Aviation Authority’s imposition of caps on traveller numbers, High Court told

The Irish Aviation Authority decided last week to limit Dublin Airport passenger numbers to 25.2 million for the summer 2025 season, which runs from late March to October

Passenger traffic rose 11% in Cork and 5% in Dublin — but the impact of the passenger cap will be reflected in the second half of the year

The IAA said not all slots from Summer 2024 will be capable of being accommodated next year

So far this year, a total of 25.8 million passengers have passed through the doors of Dublin Airport, reflecting an increase of 5.3% compared to the same period in 2023

Head of Communications Jade Kirwan said Cork and Dublin were 'in different divisions,' with Dublin in the same league as Europe's larger cities.

Ryanair boss demands Transport Minister circumvent passenger limit 

Michael O’Leary insists the Transport Minister has powers under the Aviation Act 2001 to issue a 'letter of direction' to the IAA 'to allow for extra slots'

Holren Properties Ahall Limited has lodged a planning application with Cork City Council seeking to revamp part of Paul Street Shopping Centre

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The An Bord Pleanála decision is now subject to 14 weeks of public consultation before a final ruling is made

Daa’s application had aimed to have the current cap of 65 flights per night removed in favour of a ‘night-time noise quota’ system

The decision affects flights arriving and taking off between 11pm and 7am

However, airport operator DAA has said some delays to services would remain

Dublin Airport has an annual passenger limit of 32m and its operator Daa expects to breach that cap later this year

Dublin Airport is currently limited to 32 million passengers a year under its 2007 planning permission granted by Fingal County Council

All eyes were on the man in the golden boots at Wembley, where the 31-year-old was presented with a golden cap before kick-off having become just the 10th man to reach a century of appearances for the national team.