An Coimisiún Pleanála has been rebuked by the European Commission for failing to adhere to EU law when endorsing the doubling of night-time flights at Dublin Airport. In a decision, the commission said the planning body had failed to fully comply with the “balanced approach” recommended by the commission in deciding to implement new flight restrictions at the airport last July. “Ireland shall examine this decision, and inform the commission of their intentions before introducing these operating restrictions at Dublin Airport." A spokesperson for An Coimisiún Pleanála told the Irish Examiner: "An Coimisiún Pleanála will now examine the notification from the EU Commission. An Coimisiún Pleanála will notify the public and the parties to the decision on the conclusion of this consideration."

Source: Irish Examiner February 23, 2026 23:02 UTC