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Dublin Airport passenger cap’s abolition to go to cabinet tomorrow

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced that the Dublin Airport passenger cap’s abol...

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16.30 9 Feb 2026


Dublin Airport passenger cap’s abolition to go to cabinet tomorrow


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Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced that the Dublin Airport passenger cap’s abolition will go to cabinet tomorrow.  

The controversial cap currently sits at 32 million passengers, but the proposed bill will allow for amendment or removal, and block planning authorities from reimposing it.

What should be considered in this move?  

Joining Shane was Resident of St Margarets and member of the Ward Resident’s Association Niamh Mar, and Michael Magnier, National President of the Irish Hotels Federation to discuss.  


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