Irish Government Officially Passes legislation to Scrap 32-million Annual Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport - 01/07/2026

The Irish Government has officially passed legislation to scrap the contentious 32-million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport, a limit originally set in 2007. Ministers say the move will allow the airport to meet growing demand and support future growth.But critics argue that removing the cap alone won't solve the airport's capacity problems. Dublin Airport Terminal 3 Limited says unless the Government also commits to building a second access route via the proposed M2 western link, congestion and transport bottlenecks will continue to limit the airport's potential.So, is lifting the passenger cap enough, or does Dublin Airport need major infrastructure investment before it can expand any further?We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Ulick McEvaddy, founder of Dublin Airport Terminal 3 Limited,We were also joined by Graeme McQueen from the DAA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.