Law paving the way for scrapping of Dublin Airport passenger cap approved (opens original article in a new tab)

A new law to remove the 32-million-passenger cap at Dublin Airport was approved, aiming to support economic growth and airport expansion. The legislation will go through parliamentary process before summer recess, with environmental assessments and public consultation required. Airlines and business groups support the move, fearing flight reductions if the cap is enforced by an EU court ruling.

• New law aims to remove 32-million-passenger cap at Dublin Airport
• Legislation allows Minister to address passenger cap and enable airport growth
• Environmental assessments and public consultation required under the Bill
• EU court ruling could force implementation of cap if legislation not passed