Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Plan to end Dublin Airport passenger cap takes off

It's just over 86 years since the first flight took off from what is now known as Dublin Airport, a scheduled Aer Lingus service from Collinstown Airport to Liverpool Airport in January 1940.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Feb

Almost 200 BMW cars in Ireland affected by global recall

Almost 200 BMW vehicles in Ireland are included in a global recall over a defective starter motor that can overheat.

Business • 12 Feb

Dublin Airport cap may be taken into account for slots

The 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport "may be taken into account" when allocating take-off and landing slots, according to an Advocate General of the European Court of Justice.

Business • 12 Feb

Martin: Ireland ready to progress with EU Savings Union

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is ready to move ahead with the EU's proposed Savings and Investments Union despite the Government's concerns over how a single EU supervisor might impact Ireland's financial services sector.

Business • 12 Feb

Construction site showing cranes and scaffolding

Construction activity muted despite rise in new orders

Activity in the construction sector continued to decrease in January, the ninth month of falls in a row, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from AIB.

Business • 10 Feb

Cracks across the exterior of a property affected by defective blocks.

Rise in number of properties impacted by defective blocks

New figures show the number of homes impacted by defective concrete blocks has risen to around 9,500.

Politics • 10 Feb

The cap was first introduced as a condition of planning when Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 was granted planning permission in 2007

O'Leary urges end of passenger cap before Patrick's Day

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has called for the Dublin Airport passenger cap to be removed before St Patrick's Day "rather than delaying another 12 months".

Politics • 10 Feb

Kenny Jacobs arriving at the Four Courts in Dublin

Kenny Jacobs to 'voluntarily step down' as daa CEO

The High Court has been told that Kenny Jacobs and daa have reached an agreement to settle their dispute, under which he will "voluntarily step down" from his role as chief executive.

Ireland • 05 Feb

Discount retailer EuroGiant has 77 stores across the country, employing over 640 staff

640 jobs at risk as EuroGiant chain enters liquidation

The High Court has appointed liquidators to the companies which operate the EuroGiant chain, the discount retailer which has 77 stores across the country, employing over 640 staff.

Business • 05 Feb

Dublin Airport passenger numbers jump by 14% in January

The number of passengers who passed through Dublin Airport in January increased by 14% compared to the same month last year, according to airport operator.

Business • 04 Feb