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RTÉ News
07-08-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
€2.35m in EU funding to advance sustainable transport at Dublin Airport
The operator of Dublin and Cork airports has received the first instalment of €2.35m in funding from the European Commission under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) programme. Daa said the new funding marks a major milestone in the delivery of the Dublin Airport Campus Electrification (DACE) project, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to sustainable transport there. The DACE project is co-funded by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). The project will see the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the airport campus, including chargers for landside shuttle buses, EV charging stations for light vehicles and airside shuttle buses as well as charging infrastructure for ground service equipment. The €2.35m grant is part of a wider funding package secured through the CEF AFIF 2024–2025 call, which supports the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure. The total funding secured by daa for the DACE project is €4.7m. "This is great news for the business and for our passengers," Kenny Jacobs, daa's CEO, said. "We're focused on making meaningful progress in sustainable airport operations, and this funding from the European Commission enables us to take another significant step forward," he said. "It's a win for the environment, for innovation, and for Ireland's contribution to a more sustainable transport future," he added. "The Dublin Airport Campus Electrification project is a significant step towards decarbonising airport activities. This project is a concrete contribution to the energy transition in transport to reach climate neutrality in 2050," Richard Ferrer, Head of Alternative Fuels sector at CINEA, the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, said. "With more than €4.7m grant provided by the Connecting Europe Facility (AFIF), the European Union will support the installation of electric charging infrastructure to enhance airport's overall sustainability," he added.
The Journal
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Dublin and Cork airports had their busiest month ever in July
JULY WAS THE busiest ever month at both Cork and Dublin airports. Cork Airport welcomed 378,000 passengers, 15% increase on July last year, while Dublin Airport greeted 3.75 million passengers, a 6.9% increase. Every day of July saw over 100,000 passengers use Dublin Airport, with more than 120,000 passengers landing and taking off on 17 days of the month. Airport operator daa said the increase in passenger numbers was the result of high numbers of tourists visiting this summer, as well as high numbers of Irish residents going on holidays abroad. Airport operator daa says that 95% of those passengers got through security in less than 20 minutes. The busiest day at Dublin Airport last month was Sunday, 27 July, when 126,620 passengers passed through. Numbers passing through Dublin Airport during the peak summer months are on track to exceed 11 million this year. So far in June and July, a total of 7.3 million passengers used the airport. Kenny Jacobs, CEO of daa, said the numbers are a reminder that the passenger cap is 'outdated'. Daa previously applied to Fingal County Council to raise the cap from 32 million to 40 million passengers in December 2023. Advertisement The cap on passenger numbers was a condition of planning permission for Terminal 2 in 2007. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has previously said it is 'imperative' the passenger cap is lifted. Today, Jacobs called the cap a 'fallacy', as the airport is now expecting as many as 36.2 million passengers to pass through by the end of the year – more than initally forecast. 'The growing numbers are a stark reminder of the fallacy of having an out-dated cap on passenger numbers and of the need for the government to follow through on its commitment to do 'whatever we can' to remove the needless restriction,' Jacobs said. 'We, once again, encourage the government to share the solutions under consideration and the timeline to get this done.' The Attorney General has provided legal options to Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien on the Dublin Airport passenger cap. 'I have received initial advices from the Attorney General's office in relation to options that would be available there on a legislative basis. None of them are easy, I would say that. But we're working through them,' O'Brien said in June. At Cork Airport, planning permission has been granted for an extra 670 long-term parking spaces. Planning permission was also recently granted for a new solar farm to be built over its Holiday Blue carpark, which will eventually deliver up to 25% of the airport's electricity needs, according to daa. 'It's a clear example of how a local authority can support its airport as a strategic asset—not just in terms of sustainability, but by enabling the conditions for jobs, investment, and long-term regional growth,' added Jacobs. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Post
31-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
Dublin Airport submits planning application for extension to ‘enhance passenger experience'
A PLANNING application has been submitted to extend Dublin Airport. Operators daa have lodged paperwork with Fingal County Council that seeks permission to expand the existing Pier 1 West building. Dublin airport is seeking permission to expand the existing Pier 1 West building (Pic: daa) The proposed development will add a second storey to the western end of the current structure, which would increase the floorspace by 1,080 square metres and include two new boarding gates, two external vertical circulation cores, a cantilevered structure, and enclosed plant, comms, and electrical rooms. 'This expansion forms part of daa's long-term infrastructure strategy to ensure Dublin Airport can meet the demands of a growing Irish population and economy,' the operators said. Inside the building the extension would bring additional seating, food and beverage outlets and upgraded toilet amenities, the application confirms. 'The project is designed to significantly improve the passenger experience and operational efficiency at Dublin Airport by addressing current overcrowding and circulation challenges,' daa explains. 'These improvements will streamline passenger flow, reduce delays, and support a more resilient and sustainable airport operation.' Vincent Harrison, Chief Commercial and Development Officer at daa, said the plans are 'not just about bricks and mortar', they are a 'vital step in enhancing the passenger experience at Dublin Airport'. 'As we work towards securing approval for our Infrastructure Application and the removal of the current passenger cap, this much-needed expansion ensures we can continue to meet growing demand and maintain our role as a key driver of tourism, trade, and investment in Ireland's future,' Mr Harrison said. See More: Dublin Airport, Extension, Planning Application
Irish Daily Mirror
30-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dublin Airport operator submits plans to expand Pier One West building
The operator of Dublin Airport has submitted a planning application to Fingal County Council seeking permission to expand the existing Pier One West building at Dublin Airport. The proposed development will add a second storey to the western end of the current structure, increasing the floorspace by 1,080 square metres. This expansion forms part of daa's long-term infrastructure strategy to ensure Dublin Airport can meet the demands of a growing Irish population and economy. The development will include two new boarding gates, two external vertical circulation cores, a cantilevered structure and enclosed plant, comms and electrical rooms. Internally, the extension will deliver enhanced passenger facilities, including additional seating, food and beverage outlets and upgraded toilet amenities. The project is designed to significantly improve the passenger experience and operational efficiency at Dublin Airport by addressing current overcrowding and circulation challenges. These improvements will streamline passenger flow, reduce delays and support a more resilient and sustainable airport operation. 'This extension is not just about bricks and mortar, it's a vital step in enhancing the passenger experience at Dublin Airport,' said Vincent Harrison, Chief Commercial and Development Officer at daa. 'As we work towards securing approval for our Infrastructure Application and the removal of the current passenger cap, this much-needed expansion ensures we can continue to meet growing demand and maintain our role as a key driver of tourism, trade, and investment in Ireland's future.' The development will include two new boarding gates The Pier 1 West extension complements daa's wider Infrastructure Application (IA), which outlines a €2.9 billion Capital Investment Programme to expand capacity and improve sustainability across the airport. Daa submitted its IA to Fingal County Council in December 2023. The application seeks permission for significant infrastructure improvements and to increase Dublin Airport's passenger capacity to 40 million, in line with national aviation policy, the Fingal Development Plan and the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan. Overall, the daa says the IA responds to the unequivocal national demand for air travel and daa's role, on behalf of the Irish State, to manage and sustainably develop Dublin Airport in the national interest. The IA was a substantial submission, comprising 7,000 pages and 700 technical drawings and was Ireland's largest planning application in 2023. Key elements include upgrades to Terminal 1, a new pier at Terminal 2, expanded US Customs Preclearance and a new Ground Transportation Centre. The programme also supports daa's commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 51 per cent by 2030 and to achieve net zero by 2050. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
BreakingNews.ie
30-07-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Daa lodges plans to expand Pier 1 West building
Dublin airport operator, daa has submitted a planning application to Fingal County Council seeking permission to expand the existing Pier 1 West building at Dublin Airport. The proposed development will add a second storey to the western end of the current structure, increasing the floorspace by 1,080 square metres. Advertisement The expansion forms part of daa's long-term infrastructure strategy to ensure Dublin Airport can meet the demands of a growing Irish population and economy. The development will include two new boarding gates, two external vertical circulation cores, a cantilevered structure, and enclosed plant, comms, and electrical rooms. Internally, the extension will deliver enhanced passenger facilities, including additional seating, food and beverage outlets, and upgraded toilet amenities. The project is designed to significantly improve the passenger experience and operational efficiency at Dublin Airport by addressing current overcrowding and circulation challenges. These improvements will streamline passenger flow, reduce delays, and support a more resilient and sustainable airport operation. Advertisement 'This extension is not just about bricks and mortar, it's a vital step in enhancing the passenger experience at Dublin Airport,' said Vincent Harrison, Chief Commercial and Development Officer at daa. He added: 'As we work towards securing approval for our Infrastructure Application and the removal of the current passenger cap, this much-needed expansion ensures we can continue to meet growing demand and maintain our role as a key driver of tourism, trade, and investment in Ireland's future.' The Pier 1 West extension complements daa's wider Infrastructure Application (IA), which outlines a €2.9 billion Capital Investment Programme to expand capacity and improve sustainability across the airport. Daa submitted its IA to Fingal County Council in December 2023. Advertisement The application seeks permission for significant infrastructure improvements and to increase Dublin Airport's passenger capacity to 40 million, in line with national aviation policy, the Fingal Development Plan, and the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan. Overall, the IA responds to the national demand for air travel and daa's role, on behalf of the Irish State, to manage and sustainably develop Dublin Airport in the national interest. The IA was a substantial submission, comprising 7,000 pages and 700 technical drawings, and was Ireland's largest planning application in 2023. Key elements include upgrades to Terminal 1, a new pier at Terminal 2, expanded U.S. Customs Preclearance, and a new Ground Transportation Centre. The programme also supports daa's commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 51% by 2030 and to achieve net zero by 2050.
