Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
154. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if, in any discussions with stakeholders on the passenger cap at Dublin airport, the capacity at Cork airport has been discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11809/24]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that in any engagements I have with stakeholders, including airlines, and in any public statements on the matter of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, I endeavour to emphasise that while Dublin Airport may be constrained currently by a passenger cap, that there are no such capacity constraints existing at our other State Airports at Cork and Shannon.
While decisions in relation to individual routes are commercial matters for the airlines themselves, I encourage airlines to consider our other airports in the context of their route planning.
The Deputy will be aware that there has been a strong rebound in passenger traffic following the pandemic at our State Airports with further growth in passengers expected at both of our regional State Airports in Cork and Shannon over the coming years.
