Photograph: Chris Maddaloni/The Irish TimesDAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs has been suspended on full pay, setting in motion a new investigation into his conduct after months of turmoil in the State airports group. Mr Cole became deputy chief executive last week, shortly after the board told Mr Jacobs of its intention to suspend him. The suspension follows a DAA board decision to endorse the recommendation of a board subgroup chaired by a DAA worker-director, Mark James Ryan. Mr Sheridan led an earlier subgroup that examined the original complaints against Mr Jacobs and appointed Mr Connaughton. The suspension followed a DAA board meeting on Monday, at which Mr Jacobs made a submission challenging the board.

Source: The Irish Times December 23, 2025 22:01 UTC