The Government has moved to expedite the removal of the cap on flights to and from Dublin airport. The court’s advocate general ruled last week that in his opinion the 32 million passenger cap was lawful. The full ECJ ruling is expected in the coming months and, depending on timing, could have significant consequences for the number of flights into and out of the airport this summer. The cap is currently suspended pending the outcome of a legal challenge by various airlines which can move to a conclusion once the ECJ issues its ruling. But, after inclusion in the Programme for Government, this move on the cap comes more than a year into the Coalition’s term and is likely to be completed after the ECJ ruling.

Source: The Irish Times February 15, 2026 23:34 UTC