Lobby group warns planners would have ‘carte blanche’ to restrict airport capacityAer Lingus has insisted that the cap is not hurting US airlines at Dublin Airport. Photo: John MulliganThe Government has drafted legislation to remove the cap at Dublin Airport. Aer Lingus has insisted that the cap is not hurting US airlines at Dublin Airport. The Government has drafted legislation to remove the cap at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport could handle more than 37 million passengers this year.
Source: Irish Independent February 24, 2026 11:31 UTC