Dublin (Shannon)? Minister tells tourists visiting capital to consider other Irish airports [Video]

TOURISTS VISITING DUBLIN should consider flying to Shannon or Cork airports, the international transport minister has said.

James Lawless made the remarks amid a long-running dispute over a passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Ireland’s busiest airport is only allowed to fly through a maximum of 32 million passengers a year based on planning conditions from 15 years ago.

Airlines have called for the cap to be lifted to meet demand and senior ministers have said the limit is a risk to economic growth, while others have questioned the impact of removing the restriction as Ireland aims to reduce its carbon emissions.

The limit was originally brought in during planning permission for Dublin Airport’s second terminal in 2007, over concerns about traffic around the airport.

Ryanair has raised concerns that requests for additional flight slots will be rejected by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).

The operator of Dublin Airport, DAA, has …