O’Brien opposed DAA-Jacobs deal to avoid setting precedent for ‘generous settlements’
Department correspondence shows Minister was not comfortable with ‘very substantial’ amount, believed to be €968,000
Cork Airport
Six Irish airspace closures this year due to issues with air traffic control staffing
Four of the closures occurred at Dublin Airport with one each at Cork and Shannon
Air traffic control staff shortages threaten to disrupt passengers
Minister ‘paying close attention’ as talks with trade union continue in aftermath of recent flight disruption
A Saudi prince, €70,000 whiskey and a ‘hatchet job’: the DAA-Kenny Jacobs row spills into court
As Kenny Jacobs seeks to reverse his suspension, his affidavit outlines his view of allegations made against him
Reintroducing wolves and giving contraceptives to deer among ideas for wildlife legislation
Proposals to Government for new legislation also include calls to introduce beavers and stop social media influences from ‘stressing out’ puffins
Rift between DAA board and its CEO Kenny Jacobs a major headache for Darragh O’Brien
Minister’s veto of €960,000 exit deal saw him avoid political flak, but the issue hasn’t gone away
Minister has not yet received formal proposal for DAA chief exit package
Kenny Jacobs involved in dispute with board of semi-State body that oversees Cork and Dublin airports
More than 800,000 additional passengers used Irish airports in second quarter
Over 81,000 flights were handled by Ireland’s five main airports in the second quarter, with Dublin handling 83%, CSO data shows
DAA chief Kenny Jacobs close to settlement to exit State-owned airport group
A deal, which would involve a financial settlement, may be confirmed over the weekend
Man charged with causing over €100K of damage after allegedly setting fire to vehicles near Cork Airport
He is alleged to have caused more than €100,000 damage to waste removal tanker, a truck and another vehicle
Cork Airport named best regional airport in Europe for third time
Facility won for its ‘continued excellence’ in passenger experience, operational efficiency, route development, and sustainability
Number of passengers using Irish airports held steady in first quarter
London-Heathrow, Amsterdam-Schiphol, and Manchester were the most popular routes for passengers travelling through Dublin Airport
Rory Gallagher to be honoured with naming ceremony at Cork Airport
The main entrance route will be named Rory Gallagher Avenue in tribute to the late virtuoso guitarist
More than 150 staff at airport operator Daa earned over €150,000 last year, with one receiving over €450,000
Chief executive of State-owned firm is not company’s highest-paid employee
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