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Irish Post
21 hours ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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.
Irish Examiner
04-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Irish passengers see further 14 flights from Dublin cancelled due to French strike
Passengers heading off on summer holidays faced a second day of disruption today due to air traffic control strikes in France. The Dublin Airport Authority (daa) said that 14 flights in and out of Dublin were cancelled early today, following 20 flights being cancelled on Thursday. Travellers would also be hit by knock-on delays arising from the cancellations, it warned. It said passengers would also be affected by a ground strike in Finland, and urged passengers due to fly over mainland Europe to check directly with their airline. Unions representing air traffic controllers in France have said its members were striking over persistent understaffing, outdated equipment and a toxic management culture. Speaking on RTÉ radio, the chief executive of Cork and Dublin Airports said that Europe needs to take action to prevent ongoing disruption. 'This is the annual ransom by a very small group of French air traffic controllers,' Kenny Jacobs said. 'About 50 air traffic controllers in Paris have disrupted the plans of over half a million European travellers on the big exodus where everyone goes on their holidays and it's simply unacceptable.' Mr Jacobs said it was 'very unfair' to Irish families flying to Faro wondering why they're facing a four-to-six-hour delay because 'they're not going to France, but they're flying over France'. "The key thing that Europe needs to do is say to the French, flights over France cannot be disrupted if you're having a strike, that's your problem," he said. Ryanair, meanwhile, continued to criticise European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the impact of the strikes, as it said it was forced to cancel 400 flights across the two days affecting 70,000 passengers. 'Over 350 of these are overflights, which could and should be protected by the EU Commission,' Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said. 'The bizarre justification for this week's ATC strike is their objection to 'short staffing'. Every year they find something new to strike about."
Dublin Live
21-06-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
Dublin Airport hit with enforcement notice over passenger cap breaches
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dublin Airport has blasted Ireland's "broken" planning system after it was hit with a two-year enforcement order for breaching its passenger cap. Airport operators daa say they have been waiting for a decision on both its infrastructure and operational applications - both of which would remove the current 32 million passenger cap - from An Bord Pleanala for five years. A spokesperson for daa has called for the removal of the passenger cap and an "urgent" overhaul of the current planning system. He said: "The fact that Fingal County Council is sending us an enforcement notice regarding 32 million passengers when passenger numbers will be north of 36 million this year and heading towards 40 million before the end of the decade is a sorry indictment of the mess that is the Irish planning system, particularly when it comes to the most vital piece of transport infrastructure on this island. The system is quite simply broken and needs to be overhauled urgently. "Until that happens our national airport is hamstrung and can't get on with its mandate to grow Ireland's connectivity. The passenger cap on Dublin Airport needs to be removed once and for all and the airport needs to be reclassified as national strategic infrastructure, with decisions made by a national planning body and not a local authority." DAA submitted a non-build application to the local authority in January which would allow it increase passenger capacity to 36 million. However, Fingal County Council declared this submission invalid and issued a request for further information which daa objected to. The council said the enforcement order issued today was in response to complaints received that the conditions were breached in 2023 and 2024. A spokesperson for the council said: 'The two-year period provides an opportunity for daa to progress their planning applications to increase passenger capacity at Dublin Airport or take such other steps as they consider appropriate to achieve compliance.' A Warning Letter was issued to daa providing them with an opportunity to respond. The airport operators responded to this letter but council officials said while it acknowledges the complexities presented it "does not constitute sufficient grounds to prevent further action" The council added: "The investigation has determined that a breach of the relevant planning conditions has occurred and remains ongoing. Fingal County Council, in accordance with its legal obligations as the Planning Authority, has issued an Enforcement Notice under Section 154 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. DAA has been given two years to bring its operations into compliance." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
