Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2024
135. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the second parallel runway for Dublin Airport, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18462/24]
View answerIn the National Aviation Policy (2015) the Government confirmed its support for the new parallel runway at Dublin Airport – the North Runway - and the development of the Airport as a hub airport with the necessary capacity to connect key existing and emerging global markets.
The North Runway is an investment by daa in a key piece of strategic national infrastructure for current and future generations in Ireland which will ensure that Dublin Airport can meet expected future demand. The project was delivered on time and on budget at €320m with no recourse to exchequer funding.
The new North Runway officially opened on 24 August 2022. daa advise that the North Runway will be capable of delivering a 31% gain in connectivity by 2034, underpinning Dublin Airport’s position as a leading European Airport, a key European gateway to North America and a driver of economic growth.
