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Cabinet approves Dublin Airport Passenger Capacity Bill, paving way to lift 32-million cap

Cabinet approves Dublin Airport Passenger Capacity Bill, paving way to lift 32-million cap

Ireland’s Cabinet has published the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill, the long-awaited legislation that will abolish the 32-million passenger cap. Removing the limit is expected to boost air connectivity, support exports and tourism, and give businesses greater certainty when planning travel or relocation to Ireland.

Feb 13, 2026
Ryanair urges Government to scrap Dublin cap before St Patrick’s Day after ECJ opinion

Ryanair urges Government to scrap Dublin cap before St Patrick’s Day after ECJ opinion

After an ECJ Advocate-General ruled that dormant airport caps can still be enforced, Ryanair demanded the Irish Government abolish Dublin’s 32-million limit before 17 March. The airline warns that failure to act quickly could force cutbacks in trans-Atlantic and European capacity, harming business travel and the wider economy.

Feb 13, 2026
Family-reunification wait for refugees cut to two years in revised International Protection Bill

Family-reunification wait for refugees cut to two years in revised International Protection Bill

Responding to political and legal pressure, the Government has reduced the proposed waiting period for refugee family reunion from three years to two in the International Protection Bill. The legislation also sets a six-month decision timetable and streamlines appeals—moves expected to benefit both applicants and employers that rely on refugee talent.

Feb 13, 2026

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