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Saturday 10 June 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Dublin Airport

This week
4th June 2023 - 10th June 2023
# Dublin Airport
Some flights to and from Dublin today cancelled due to air traffic control strikes in France
Flights to and from Spain and France are among those being impacted by the strike action.
Last week
28th May 2023 - 10th June 2023
# summer travel
How to navigate any potential madness in Dublin Airport this summer season
The DAA says that arriving at the advised time will help avoid the system becoming clogged.
# Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport say 'no need' for third terminal amid proposed sale of land between two runways
A spokesperson for the DAA said: “We are very good at planning and we don’t see the need for a third terminal at this time.”
# Drug seizure
Man and woman charged following seizure of €600k worth of cannabis in Dublin Airport
The drugs were found in passenger luggage on an inbound flight.
# Parking Shortage
Dublin Airport expect 425,000 passengers this weekend while car park demand is 'extremely high'
Demand for parking remains “extremely high” and DAA encourage passengers to find other methods of transport or arrange a lift.
Last month
May 2023
# Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport parking spaces expected to fill up this weekend
The airport’s short term car park is almost full but spaces have been set aside for people who are coming to pick travellers.
# Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport drone accused puts off indicating a plea to examine aviation exclusion zones
It’s alleged that Brills intentionally interfered with the operation of air navigation facilities at Dublin Airport by operating a drone in the 300-metre critical area.
# Dublin Airport
DAA deal to buy closed car park near Dublin Airport subject to competition authority approval
DAA said the purchase would immediately restore 6,200 parking spaces, but the CCPC said the review has not prevented DAA from ‘operating a car parking business’.
# Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport warns passengers that all its car parks will likely be full this weekend
Members of the public who haven’t booked a parking space in advance are unlikely to get one, an airport official warned.
April
April 2023
# Courts
Man awarded €30k from wheelchair assistance company after fall at Dublin Airport bus stop
The former college principal was returning from a visit to Fatima Shrine in Portugal when his wheelchair assistant left him to board the bus alone.
# Arrest
Serving garda arrested at Dublin Airport for alleged possession of drugs
The woman, aged in her 30s, is a serving member in the Dublin region.
# dublin airport security
Refusal of DAA boss to appear before Dáil committee on airport security 'unacceptable'
Members of the committee have said the airport operators cannot put meeting off until the autumn.
# Drones
Dublin Airport drone accused to face higher court if he contests the case
It’s alleged that Brills intentionally interfered with the operation of air navigation facilities at Dublin Airport by operating a drone in the 300-metre critical area.
# biden in Dublin
What to know about road closures and leaving extra time to get to the airport during Biden's visit
Drivers are being warned to expect delays today as Biden set to visit Louth and Dublin.
# Dublin Airport
Four flights diverted from Dublin Airport after 'emergency' incident declared
The incident occurred after a Ryanair flight landed at Dublin Airport this afternoon.
# drone disruption
Anti-drone technology not online yet at Dublin Airport ahead of busy Easter weekend
Ryanair has called on Eamon Ryan and the daa to ensure the technology is ‘fully ready to operate over the busy Easter holiday period’.
March
March 2023
# Jets
Private jets in firing line as report shows over 6,000 flights left Irish airports last year
People Before Profit is to bring a Bill to the Dáil after Easter to ban private jets in Irish air space.
# Security
Man arrested at Dublin Airport for boarding plane without passport or boarding pass
Gardaí confirmed that they arrested and charged a man in his 40s for trespassing offences at Dublin airport.
# DAA
New plan revealed to avoid travel chaos at Dublin Airport this summer
The 15 point plan will see 400 additional seats introduced, and will aim to see most passengers get through security in less than 20 minutes.
# Careful Now
Gardaí and DAA share leaflets warning people not to fly drones near Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport has been closed six times in the past two months as a result of drones entering the airspace.
# Drugs
Man arrested at Dublin Airport with €544,000 worth of cannabis in his luggage
During the course of the search approximately 27kg of suspected cannabis was found.
# Protest
Dublin Airport says traffic is 'returning to normal' after immigration protest
The airport had warned that people should “allow additional time” for their flight due to heavy traffic arising from the demonstration.
# Green Light
'No current plans' for pick-up and drop-off charges at Dublin Airport despite planning approval
DAA was given the green light to introduce a new tolling system for motorists dropping off and collecting passengers at the airport.
# DAA
DAA wins appeal over €5 million planning contribution demand from Fingal County Council
The contribution concerns a proposed development to replace airport parking for 13 aircraft which was removed due to the works on the north runway.
# noise
Dublin Airport operator 'rejects' it is in breach of planning permission over flight paths
A local community group said they are subjected to ‘ imposing noise that was never meant to be’.
# DAA
Head of Dublin Airport says new drone technology can prevent flight disruption
Kenny Jacobs, chief executive of daa, has also called on the Government to do more to prevent the impact of drones in Irish airspace.
# Revenue
Man (50s) arrested after nearly €1.8 million in cash seized at Dublin Airport
It is suspected the cash is the proceeds of, or was intended to be used for, criminal activity.
# Drones
Dublin Airport to have counter-drone technology in place in a 'number of weeks', Chambers says
Flight activity in Dublin Airport was briefly suspended on Thursday evening due to illegal drone activity.
# Dublin Airport
‘Sleeping at the wheel’: Minister Ryan comes under renewed criticism for drone disruptions
‘Once again he has been found to be sleeping at the wheel,’ claimed Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly.
# Hot air
Eamon Ryan: Dublin Airport drone solution 'not as simple as Michael O'Leary says'
The Transport Minister has responded to Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary, who accused him of “sitting on his hands”.
The Ryanair boss said last night’s drone disruption resulted in three flights being diverted to Shannon and Belfast Airport.
Minister Ryan will bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday to "comprehensively address" the issue.
But O'Leary said: 'We need that done today, we don't need a memo to cabinet next Tuesday.'
# droning on
Flight operations resume at Dublin Airport after brief suspension due to drone activity
Three flights were diverted as a result of the drone.
# Courts
Man jailed for three years for attempting to smuggle people into Ireland via Dublin Airport
The man was paid up to €1,000 for each person he successfully smuggled in.
February
February 2023
# Dublin
Anti-migrant protest halts traffic at Dublin Airport
A small group of people blocked the road access to the airport.
# Drone
Aer Lingus says repeated drone disruption 'unacceptable' after flights suspended at Dublin Airport
Flights at the airport resumed after being suspended for 30 minutes yesterday evening.
# Dublin Airport
Bail granted to man accused of causing security alert by flying drone near Dublin Airport last year
The man was arrested by Ballymun gardaí earlier today in relation to a drone incident in July of last year.
# Drones
50-year-old man appears in court relation to Dublin Airport drone incident last month
It is illegal to fly drones within 5km of the airport.
# Disruption
Dublin Airport chief calls for 'draconian' prison sentences for flying drones over airfields
The current maximum sentence in Ireland is seven years, but it’s a life sentence in the UK.
# Dublin Airport
Ministers meet aviation officials and gardaí over repeated drone disruption at Dublin Airport
Illegal drone activity at the airfield once again brought operations to a halt yesterday.
# DAA
One person filed over 23k complaints about aircraft noise at Dublin Airport last year
A single individual was responsible for almost 90% of complaints about noise, with a daily average of 64 complaints a day.
# Dublin Airport
Ryanair calls for government intervention as flights diverted from Dublin due to drones
Flights were also diverted yesterday for a short time due to a drone sighting.