Dublin Airport Passenger Cap: EU Ruling Sparks Debate Over Airline Slots and Residents’ Rights - 16/10/2026
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport can be considered when allocating airline slots, potentially meaning airlines could lose slots they have previously held.
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien is facing criticism over the situation, with Social Democrats Councillor for Clontarf, Karl Stanley, accusing him of failing to think things through.
St Margaret’s The Ward Residents Group has welcomed the ruling, saying it supports years of concerns from communities in North County Dublin and East Meath about increased flights, night-time noise…
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