Aviation

Catherine Martin urges greater ‘regional balance’ on aviation as DAA seeks to raise passenger cap

DAA, the operator of Dublin Airport, is looking to raise the annual passenger cap from 32 million to 40 million

DAA, the operator of Dublin Airport, is looking to raise the annual passenger cap from 32 million to 40 million. Picture: Colin Keegan

Catherine Martin, the tourism minister, has said she is “acutely aware” of the importance of Ireland’s air links and stressed the need for balanced regional development, as she monitors application made by the operator of Dublin Airport to increase its passenger cap.

DAA, which runs both Dublin and Cork airports, applied to Fingal County Council in December to build 11 infrastructure projects at Dublin Airport and the surrounding area, as well as seeking an increase ...