The lifting of the 32 million per year passenger limit at Dublin Airport is one of the ambitious aviation priorities of the incoming new Government.
The newly-published Draft Programme for Government sets out ambitious development plans for the tourism industry, aimed at boosting outbound and inbound revenue.
Regarding aviation, the incoming Government has made lifting the passenger cap at Dublin Airport “as soon as possible” a priority.
It will continue to invest in the Regional Airports Programme and develop a new Regional Airports Programme for the period 2026-2030.
A review of the National Aviation Policy will also look at ways to maximise the use of Ireland’s regional airports – particularly Donegal, Shannon, Cork, Kerry and Ireland West (Knock) airports.
The future of Waterford Airport is also covered, with the Draft Programme promising the Government will “work with all stakeholders to quickly progress the Waterford Airport project to lengthen and widen the runway.”
