Minister for Transport secures Cabinet approval to progress Dublin Airport Passenger Cap legislation
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Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has today secured agreement from his Cabinet colleagues to progress primary legislation to address the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
“This Government recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport as our primary international gateway, and the contribution it makes to our economy. Today I sought agreement to pursue a legislative course of action to bring much needed clarity to all stakeholders. daa will also progress its planning application for the development of a suite of infrastructure projects at the airport to facilitate growth. I will also be establishing a Stakeholder Forum to facilitate progress of that application.”
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien
The importance of addressing the passenger cap and its effects on Dublin Airport and the broader economy is recognised in the Programme for Government, which includes a clear commitment to working with stakeholders to achieve the objective of lifting the passenger cap at Dublin airport as soon as possible.
daa submitted an application in December 2023 to raise the passenger cap and for the development of several capacity-enhancing projects, including new piers and aircraft stands, along with a new Integrated Transport Centre. In parallel with daa progressing that planning application, the Minister for Transport now intends to progress a targeted legislative solution to address the passenger cap.
Finally, in recognition of the important role our other State and regional airports play, other Government commitments to review the National Aviation Policy and develop a long-term strategy for Irish airports will also be progressed.