Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Louis O’Hara TD has accused the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) of “ducking accountability” after the board declined—again—to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee on 9 January. The DAA cited High Court proceedings launched by its chief executive as grounds to stay away, but O’Hara argued there were unrelated matters requiring scrutiny, including executive perks and the use of public funds to cover director tax liabilities. (sinnfein.ie)
The clash comes at a delicate moment for Ireland’s busiest airport as it prepares for EES biometric upgrades and seeks approval to raise its passenger-charge cap. Committee members voiced concern that the absence of direct testimony could slow legislative sign-off on the regulatory framework underpinning those projects.
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For corporate mobility managers, the stand-off adds uncertainty around peak-season capacity and infrastructure spending plans that would expand security lanes and immigration booths. Industry groups fear delays could reverberate into summer scheduling just as trans-Atlantic demand is forecast to break 2019 records.
A DAA spokesperson said the authority remains “fully committed to transparency” and will engage with legislators “once ongoing legal issues are resolved”. The committee has requested written answers by 16 January and has not ruled out issuing formal summonses if the DAA fails to comply.
The clash comes at a delicate moment for Ireland’s busiest airport as it prepares for EES biometric upgrades and seeks approval to raise its passenger-charge cap. Committee members voiced concern that the absence of direct testimony could slow legislative sign-off on the regulatory framework underpinning those projects.
Amid this backdrop, travelers planning routes through Dublin will welcome practical assistance: VisaHQ’s dedicated Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) offers up-to-the-minute visa and entry guidance, document processing and corporate concierge services, helping both leisure passengers and mobility managers stay agile if scheduling or regulatory shifts arise.
For corporate mobility managers, the stand-off adds uncertainty around peak-season capacity and infrastructure spending plans that would expand security lanes and immigration booths. Industry groups fear delays could reverberate into summer scheduling just as trans-Atlantic demand is forecast to break 2019 records.
A DAA spokesperson said the authority remains “fully committed to transparency” and will engage with legislators “once ongoing legal issues are resolved”. The committee has requested written answers by 16 January and has not ruled out issuing formal summonses if the DAA fails to comply.
