Kenny Jacob, chief executive of DAA, described the decision as 'bizarre'

As part of a 326-page submission, St Margaret The Ward Residents Group has told Fingal County Council that it overwhelmingly opposes the expansion of operations at Dublin Airport.

The High Court has agreed to pause the effects of a Dublin Airport passenger cap that was due to imminently affect airlines’ access to take-off and landing slots over the summer 2025 period

An association representing US airlines has also brought a court challenge to a cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport for next summer

Dublin reported a five per cent rise in passenger traffic from January to June, while Cork experienced an 11 per cent growth, becoming the fastest growing airport in the country

James Lawless made the remarks amid a long-running dispute over a passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

The Finance Minister said the cap should be lifted for economic growth, connectivity and tourism.

Dublin Airport is set to breach its passenger cap this year by one million people, operator DAA has warned

Michael O'Leary claims tourism and jobs are being damaged by the 32 million passenger cap, introduced in Dublin in 2007.

Both Ryanair and Aer Lingus claim the decision is legally flawed and should be set aside

The Ryanair boss met with the Minister for Transport on Thursday

The airline claims the cap limits its plan to grow its Irish traffic by 50% by 2030.

DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs said a cap on passenger numbers would reduce connectivity and move flights to other hubs such as Manchester and Edinburgh.