Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020
225. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if the airport authority has the legal entitlement to charge persons who drop off passengers to the airport; the public benefit that will arise from such a charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23882/20]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, daa is the body with statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport as well as all the associated operations including those relating to any planned paid Drop Off and Pick Up Zone.
I am aware that daa has sought planning permission to install a new paid Drop Off and Pick Up Zone at Dublin Airport and I have been informed by daa that their aim is to reduce the number of car journeys to and from the airport and encourage passengers to make greater use of public transport and that the revenue generated from the new system will be ring-fenced and invested in sustainability initiatives at the Airport. The new system will not be introduced during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
