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The Dublin Airport cap has not been changed since 2007. Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily PollShould Dublin Airport’s passenger cap be lifted?
Airlines have said the cap will increase passenger costs due to high demand.
THE TAOISEACH HAS said that it is ‘imperative’ Dublin Airport’s passenger cap is lifted on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
The airport operator, DAA, previously applied to Fingal County Council to raise the cap from 32 million to 40 million passengers in December 2023.
The cap on passenger numbers was a condition of planning permission for Terminal 2 in 2007.
While the limit reflected air travel demand at the time, over 33 million passengers passed through Dublin Airport in 2024.
The Taoiseach has said that it is ‘imperative’ Dublin Airport’s passenger cap is lifted. Airlines have also expressed concern that the passenger limits could raise seat prices.
So today we’re asking: Should Dublin Airport’s passenger cap be lifted?
Poll Results:
Yes (8592)
No (2099)
Unsure (335)
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