Michael O’Leary blasts “stupid” Dublin Airport overnight flight limit
Michael O’Leary said that Ryanair was facing “mass cancellations” due to the new changes. New rules are set to come into effect at Dublin Airport next month, which will see the number of flights that can take off and land at the airport capped. The enforcement which was handed down this week by Fingal County […]
2 years ago
Dublin Airport given tight deadline to reduce night-time flights
In response, the DAA have criticised the timing of the restrictions. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has been ordered to restrict its nighttime flights after it was alleged to breach strict planning permission rules on its new north runway. The runway, which opened in August 2022, was the subject of controversy upon its launch, as […]
2 years ago
Ireland’s first cycle-friendly roundabout has been unveiled
By Fiona Frawley “This is just one of many milestones”. Fingal County Council and the National Transport Authority called yesterday a “milestone occasion” as they launched two completed projects in Church Fields, Dublin 15. The Church Fields Link Road and accompanying cycle-friendly roundabout are part of the larger Church Fields Masterplan, through which the Council […]
3 years ago
Dublin Airport given go ahead to charge drivers for dropping & collecting passengers
The hugely controversial plan has now been given the green light. The operator of Dublin Airport has been allowed to proceed with controversial plans to introduce a new tolling system for motorists dropping off and collecting passengers at the airport. An Bord Pleanála has upheld the decision of Fingal County Council to grant planning permission […]
3 years ago
Councillor slams Dublin Airport plans to install new paid drop-off and pick-up zones as “money grab”
A previous application to install new paid zones was rejected. A councillor has hit out at plans to install new paid drop-off and pick-up zones at Dublin Airport, calling it a “money grab”. It comes as the airport’s operator the DAA submitted a planning application to Fingal County Council to install the new zones at […]
4 years ago
Warning issued for Dublin swimmers over jellyfish whose stings can cause cramps and nausea
A sting from a lion’s mane jellyfish can cause nausea, sweating, cramps, headaches and other symptoms. A warning has been issued for swimmers in north Dublin over jellyfish whose stings can cause cramps and nausea. In a statement, Fingal County Council said a member of the public came forward and revealed they spotted a large […]
4 years ago