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Daa CEO Kenny Jacobs said they would only pay an 'appropriate price' for the 261-acre site

Daa interested in €200 million 'McEvaddy lands'

Daa has confirmed it is interested in buying the so-called 'McEvaddy lands' adjacent to the airport, but will not pay a "crazy price".

Ireland • 14 Jun 23

Study found that independently owned third terminal would be both feasible and maximise choice for airlines

Third Dublin Airport terminal decision by 2019 - Ross

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has said a decision will be taken early next year on whether to build a third terminal at Dublin Airport.

Politics • 23 Oct 18

Almost 2.6 million passengers passed through Dublin Airport in the month of May

May a record month for Dublin Airport passenger numbers

Ireland's air travel is more exposed compared to any other EU member state in the wake of Brexit, according to the CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority.

Business • 07 Jun 17

Kevin Toland, 51, has been head of DAA with since 2013

Aryzta appoints DAA head Kevin Toland as new CEO

Baked goods group Aryzta has appointed Dublin Airport Authority Chief Executive Kevin Toland as its new CEO.

Business • 18 May 17

The proposals would have seen pay rises of between 3% and 4% per annum over the next three years – with the higher increases reserved for staff earning below €41,600

SIPTU members at DAA reject new pay proposals

SIPTU members at the Dublin Airport Authority have rejected company proposals dealing with new pay structures, flexible work practices and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Business • 28 Apr 17

Dublin Airport said the addition of 15 new services to the airport’s route network was a major factor behind the growth

13 million passengers use Dublin Airport during H1

Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport reached more than 13 million in the first half of 2016 – representing a rise of 13% or 1.5 million on the same time last year – according to the Dublin Airport Authority.

Business • 19 Jul 16

SIPTU is concerned the daa will pay a dividend to the State before pay restoration to staff

SIPTU withdraws from daa forum in dividend row

SIPTU representatives at the Dublin Airport Authority have withdrawn from a joint staff/management forum amid fears that the company will pay a dividend to the State before restoring pay cuts imposed during the recession.

News • 12 Feb 16

SIPTU says pay restoration must come before dividends to the State

SIPTU in warning to DAA over dividend payments

SIPTU has warned the Dublin Airport Authority that it will not tolerate dividends being paid to the State before pay cuts imposed on members in 2010 are restored.

News • 12 Feb 16

It is hoped new pension move will break deadlock

Experts recommend rise in airport staff pensions

An expert panel has recommended that the Dublin and Shannon Airport Authorities should increase their pension contributions for staff nearing retirement and those on low pay.

Ireland • 09 Mar 15

The vast majority of SIPTU members at the Shannon and Dublin airport authorities rejected the pension proposals

SIPTU members vote against DAA pension proposals

SIPTU members at the Dublin Airport Authority have rejected management proposals relating to the organisation’s pension scheme.

Business • 15 Dec 14

Ryanair accused the minsiter of "grossly" exceeding his powers

Ryanair threatens legal action over charges

Ryanair has threatened the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with legal action if he does not revoke a direction on airport charges issued to the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) on Monday.

Ireland • 18 Sep 14

Passenger numbers increase by 5% at DAA owned airports last year.

Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increase by 6%

Passenger numbers at Dublin airport increased by almost 6% to 20.2 million last year, the Dublin Airport Authority’s financial results for 2013 have revealed.

Business • 07 May 14

The joint pension scheme has a deficit of around €750m

Warning over future of Aer Lingus/DAA scheme

The trustees of the joint Aer Lingus/Dublin Airport Authority pension scheme have told members that they hope to resolve the row and implement changes by 1 January 2015.

News • 15 Apr 14

Aer Lingus has issued legal proceedings against SIPTU Pensions Policy Advisor Dermot O'Loughlin

SIPTU to continue campaign over aviation pensions

SIPTU has pledged to continue supporting the campaign to defend workers' pensions at Aer Lingus, the Dublin Airport Authority and the Shannon Airport Authority.

News • 21 Mar 14

Unions are seeking increased contributions from management in both the DAA and Aer Lingus to preserve pension benefits for staff

Air passengers face disruption as SIPTU to strike

Travel plans for air passengers face disruption next month after SIPTU served notice of industrial action at Aer Lingus, the Dublin Airport Authority and the Shannon Airport Authority.

News • 27 Feb 14

SIPTU has threatened to take strike action from the middle of March at both the DAA and Aer Lingus

DAA rules out further funding in pension dispute

The Dublin Airport Authority has ruled out increasing the funding it is prepared to pay to resolve the row over the massive deficit in its pension scheme.

News • 26 Feb 14

A SIPTU official said there was a very real risk of serious industrial action

Unions unite on Aer Lingus, DAA pension strike

The threat of industrial action at Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority has increased after unions decided to mount a coordinated campaign to oppose proposed cuts in their pension benefits.

News • 21 Feb 14

Trustees say the alternatives to their proposal would not be beneficial for members

Warning over scale of cuts in Aer Lingus pensions

The trustees of the Aer Lingus/DAA pension scheme have warned that members could face even bigger benefit reductions if a draft proposal to restructure it is not approved.

Business • 20 Feb 14

Dispute centres on the restructuring of joint Aer Lingus/DAA pension scheme

No justification for aviation strike - Varadkar

Minister for Transport Sport and Tourism Leo Varadkar has said there is no justification for strike action at Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority in a long-running dispute over pensions.

News • 11 Feb 14

DAA staff voted 94% in favour of industrial action in the SIPTU ballot

SIPTU staff at DAA vote for strike action

Dublin Airport Authority staff belonging to SIPTU have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a long-running dispute over their pension scheme.

News • 10 Feb 14

Aer Lingus said it must reserve the right to take all necessary steps to stop the ballot

Aer Lingus threatens action against SIPTU

Aer Lingus has threatened to take legal action against SIPTU if it proceeds with a ballot for industrial action in a row over the pension scheme.

News • 10 Dec 13

Aer Lingus has ruled out any increase in the €140 million it has already agreed to contribute

Aer Lingus staff may lose 25% of pension benefits

Aer Lingus staff may lose up to a quarter of their expected pension benefits due to a deficit in their pension fund, according to the trustees of the fund.

Business • 10 Oct 13

Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme has a deficit of over €700m

Aer Lingus, DAA staff face major pension cuts

Staff at Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority are facing significant cuts in their pension entitlements and will have to work for longer under a proposal outlined by the pension scheme trustees.

News • 08 Oct 13

The DAA says that more than 30,000 passengers fly between Dublin and Beijing every year

DAA signs agreement with Beijing airport authority

The Dublin Airport Authority has signed a twinning agreement with Beijing Capital International Airport which it says will help strengthen links between the two cities.

Business • 30 Jul 13

DAA CEO Kevin Toland said he was delighted that managers had signed up for customer service shifts

DAA asks managers to work customer service shifts

Managers at Dublin Airport Authority have been asked to volunteer for a taskforce to assist with customer service at Terminal 1.

News • 30 Apr 13