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Tuesday, May 30, 2023Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report and Workplace Conflict
Conflict and disputes are unavoidable in the workplace but how conflicts are resolved is crucially important. When dealt with quickly, timely and respectfully, they can be resolved easily with little formal actions required. However, when conflicts are not addressed effectively and allowed to go unattended, employees involved suffer, productivity will be impacted and ultimately there will be significant disruption to the Organisation. Once formal procedures are triggered differences can often become more
Friday, May 19, 2023daa Incentivises Airlines To Reduce CO2 Emissions With New Sustainability Measures
daa has announced proposals for new sustainability measures to incentivise airlines to operate lower CO₂ emission aircraft at Dublin Airport. Under the new proposed incentive scheme, a low emissions discount will apply to Dublin Airport’s ultra-low cost aeronautical charges, the lowest of any capital city airport in Europe and the airport operator, daa, will charge airlines who fly high emission aircraft more. daa will shortly commence consultation with airlines on the next phase of its
Friday, May 12, 2023Bank of Ireland appoints Chief Customer Officer
Bank of Ireland has today announced the appointment of Áine McCleary as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Reporting to the Group CEO in a newly-created Group Executive Committee role, the CCO will be an advocate for the customer across the entire Group. Working with our Executive Committee members, the CCO will primarily be responsible for developing a Groupwide customer strategy to help improve customer attraction, retention, and satisfaction. Enhancements to training and development, user and customer
Tuesday, May 02, 2023The Evolution of the Human Resource Function for Employers
Historically Human Resource Management (HR) within a Company has been viewed as the department that looks after all aspects of an Employees career from hiring to termination and everything in between. For any Employer, it is an essential practice to maintain Human Resource records for all Employees to ensure compliance with employment legislation and to demonstrate that Employees are receiving all and proper entitlements. In this article, we will discuss the requirements of an Employer and the primary
Tuesday, April 04, 2023Retain and Thrive: How Employee Retention Drives Business Success
Employee retention is a crucial aspect of any successful business. In Ireland, the workforce is highly educated and skilled, and there is strong competition for talent. Companies need to ensure that they are not only attracting top talent but also retaining it. Business agility no longer refers only to operational flexibility but also to the agility of talent and skills; creating the need for Organisations to invest in workforce planning and retention. Retention strategies should address medium to long-term
Tuesday, March 21, 2023Is Racism Rife in Irish Workplaces? What is your Business doing to combat discrimination?
The UN established the 21st of March 2022 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and now in its second year it is a timely reminder for Irish Employers to consider the application of their Dignity at Work and anti-harassment policies as well as promoting equal opportunities in the workplace. Further steps should be taken by Employers to have in place diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives that prevent any workplace racism or discrimination in their Organisation.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023Breaking Barriers: Irish Business Promoting Gender Equality
This month, we celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March. It’s an occasion that is hugely significant globally and provides us with a great opportunity to acknowledge the huge contributions made by women in the social, economic, cultural and political sphere. It’s a great opportunity for Irish HR professionals and Business owners to reflect on diversity and inclusion initiatives in their organisation. It’s also a good time to ensure compliance with the legislative protections and codes of
Monday, March 06, 2023February Passenger Numbers Once Again Above Pre-Covid Levels at Dublin & Cork Airports
+ Dublin Airport Served Record 2.06 Million Passengers in February + 157k Passengers Travelled Through Cork Airport + Dublin & Cork Airports Cut Energy Use By Almost One Fifth Dublin, Monday, March 6: February was another record month at both Dublin and Cork airports with 2.06 Million and 157,000 passengers travelling through respectively, according to the airport's operator daa. The number of passengers through Dublin Airport in February was 3% higher than in February 2019 and 1% higher than in
Tuesday, February 28, 2023Hundreds of Jobs on Offer at Dublin Airport Jobs Fair This Weekend
Hundreds of great jobs will be on offer this weekend when Dublin Airport operator daa holds a two-day jobs fair for prospective candidates. The Jobs Fair will take place at the Radisson Hotel, Dublin Airport on Friday March 3 (2pm-5pm) and Saturday March 4 (10am-1pm). The free-to-attend daa Jobs Fair will provide attendees with an opportunity to explore the many exciting and varied roles that are on offer at Dublin Airport. More than 12 other companies operating at the airport will also be at the Jobs
Friday, February 24, 2023Illegal Drone Activity Around Dublin Airport Needs To Be Urgently Addressed
Ireland’s reputation will be seriously damaged if urgent measures are not implemented to further address illegal drone activity around Dublin Airport, that’s according to Fingal Chamber CEO, Anthony Cooney. “Flight operations have been suspended on four occasions in the past number of weeks and this type of disruption is simply not sustainable for any international airport. There is a worrying lack of urgency around this issue and the Minister for Transport needs to immediately press ahead with
Tuesday, February 21, 2023Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: How to Comply with New Obligations
As of December 16th, 2022, the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions was transposed into legislation amending a number of pieces of employment legislation and introducing new legal obligations for employers that require immediate attention. Set out below are details of the new obligations for employers and best practice guidance for implementation. Terms and Conditions of Employment 1. There are now two important deadlines that employers must adhere to: the 5-day statement
Thursday, February 16, 2023Chambers Ireland welcomes announcement of the St. Patrick’s Day ministerial missions
Speaking on 14 February 2023, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We warmly welcome the 2023 St Patrick’s Day Programme, which will see extensive international engagement to promote Ireland as a place to live, work, trade and invest in. Over the past few years our economy has faced, and continues to face numerous geopolitical challenges beyond our control. It is vital we develop friendships and partnerships in different global markets to showcase Ireland as an outstanding place to do
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Tuesday, February 07, 2023January Sees Record Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport enjoyed its busiest January ever with just over 2.1 million passengers travelling through during the opening month of the year. The number of passengers travelling through Dublin Airport in January was 2% higher than in January 2019 - the previous record January - and more than double (113%) the numbers seen in January 2022. The early part of January saw some very busy days at Dublin Airport as thousands of people travelled home after the Christmas break. Nevertheless, security screening
Tuesday, February 07, 2023Workplace Romances: Are not always smooth sailings, what are the key considerations and best-practice guidance for employers navigating managing love-struck employees?
Love is in the air and as we head into Valentine's season, it's worth considering how employers navigate the circumstances where two employees are in a romantic relationship. Given the amount of time that colleagues spend together while at work, workplace relationships are not uncommon. A 2022 study from the United States found that 33% US workers report that they're currently involved or have been involved in a workplace romance. However, several challenges may arise which can have a detrimental
Thursday, January 26, 2023daa Staff Give 3 Irish Charities 390,000 Reasons to Smile
The fundraising efforts of staff at airport operating company daa, supported by passengers at Dublin Airport, saw cheques presented today totalling €390,000 to three charities following a number of successful fundraising activities over the past three years. The three charities - St. Francis Hospice, The Mater Foundation, Feed Our Homeless – were each presented with a cheque for €130,000 at a special ceremony at Dublin Airport on Wednesday morning. This takes the total amount raised by daa staff since
Tuesday, January 24, 2023What is the impact of the Employee Well Being on your Business?
Do you feel the January Blues this year? The third Monday in January has been branded in the media as ‘Blue Monday’, the most depressing day of the year. In our article below, Michelle McDonagh, senior HR expert from Adare Human Resource Management, analyses the impact that mental health can have on Irish businesses and considers some supports that companies should implement to promote mental health well-being in the workplace. Firstly, was Blue Monday really the most depressing day of the
Wednesday, January 11, 2023Blue Monday, what is the impact of the ‘Most Depressing Day of the Year’ on your Employees?
The third Monday in January, which is, January 16th this year, is imminent. What is so significant about this Monday, you might ask? It has been branded in the media as ‘Blue Monday’, the most depressing day of the year. In our article below, Michelle McDonagh, senior HR expert from Adare Human Resource Management, analyses the impact that mental health can have on Irish businesses and considers some supports that companies should implement to promote mental health well-being in the
Tuesday, December 20, 20222022 Recap of HR & Employment Law
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client RelationshipManager, Adare Human Resource Management As we close out a very busy 2022, we reflect on all the upcoming HR and Employment law developments thatare impacting Irish businesses. The2022 Recap of HR & Employment Lawsets out the updates and business obligations in more detail for you. The updates include, the new Codes of Practice on Harassment and Sexual Harassment, effective from March 2022, outlined new recommendations for Irish
Wednesday, December 07, 2022Statutory Sick Leave will be effective from 1st January 2023
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management The Sick Leave Act 2022, which was passed by the Oireachtas in July 2022, will come into effect from 1st January 2023. The new scheme entitles employees to paid sick leave from their employer as well as State illness benefits. The new statutory sick pay scheme will be phased in over a four-year period. Initially, employees will be entitled to three days paid sick leave for the first year (2023),
Tuesday, December 06, 2022Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Reached 98% of 2019 Levels in November
Just over 2.2 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in November, an increase of 800,000 passengers when compared to 2021 and 98% of the passenger numbers seen pre-pandemic in November 2019. More than 25.8 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in the first eleven months of 2022, representing an increase of 250% versus last year and around 85% of 2019 levels. In November, passenger volumes to and from Continental Europe increased by 376,000 versus the same month last year. That
Tuesday, December 06, 2022Adare Human Resource Management Release 6.2 HR Barometer Report
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client RelationshipManager, Adare Human Resource Management The latest Adare Human Resource Management HR Barometer Report results show us that Organisations have transitioned from a reactionary short-term planning position to strategies built on the understanding that agility is core to their business success. In many ways, recent events have breathed a new lease of life into how Organisations now see the value of human capital. This report is the most comprehensive
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University
The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics is one of the largest data analytics centres in Europe. We are located in a number of the top ranking Irish universities includingDublin City University. Our aim is to help individuals and organisations derive value from data by enabling better decision-making. We offer a national innovation ecosystem to advance Ireland's digital transformation, enabling businesses to make better all-round decisions, backed by data. All of our research is informed by our
Tuesday, November 08, 2022New Law Protects Employees’ Tips & Service Charges
New Law Protects Employees’ Tips & Service Charges Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management The Payment of Wages (Amendment)(Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022, which was signed into law on the 20th July 2022, is set to be introduced on 1st December 2022. The Government brought forward this legislation to strengthen the rights of Employees, prohibiting the use of tips and gratuities to make up contractual rates of pay. Therefore, from the 1st of
Wednesday, October 26, 2022Dublin Airport to Welcome 350,000 Passengers this Bank Holiday Weekend
Around 350,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this October Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31, 2022. Almost 190,000 passengers are due to depart from Dublin Airport this weekend as many Irish families avail of the final Bank Holiday weekend before Christmas to make a trip overseas. "More than 2,200 flights are due to arrive and depart at Dublin Airport this weekend," according to Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager at daa, operator of Dublin
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022daa Further Eases Contingency Measures at Dublin Airport
daa is pleased to announce a further easing of contingency measures at Dublin Airport due to a sustained stabilisation of security processing times during August and September, with virtually all passengers during those two months passing through security screening in less than 30 minutes. The successful implementation of prudent contingency measures from early June onwards meant passengers did not face any significant security challenges in June, July, August or September - a four-month period in which
Tuesday, October 11, 2022Menopause – fostering awareness and understanding in the workplace
It is estimated that 600,000 Irish women are affected by perimenopause or menopause at any one time with many in employment. But menopause still seems to a taboo subject as many women are reluctant to discuss it with their employers. Research carried out last year found that 37% of affected women said they missed work because of their symptoms and 87% uncomfortable telling their line manager the reason why. In addition to experiencing the symptoms of menopause, it can have a significant impact on a
Wednesday, September 28, 2022Fixed-term Employment Contracts - Get the basics right
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management This year alone we have seen changes in the Sick Leave Act 2022 bringing in an entitlement to statutory sick pay, an increase in Parent’s Leave to 7 weeks and new Gender Pay Gap Reporting requirements. Given the number of new pieces of legislation, employers could be forgiven for not ensuring they are fully compliant. However, if found in breach, they face significant implications. One particular issue that
Monday, September 26, 2022Economic sentiment down in September amid energy woes
Economic Pulse falls in SeptemberRecord low for consumer confidenceBusiness sentiment slips The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 70.6 in September 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 1.8 on last month’s reading and 17.6 lower than a year ago. With Europe experiencing disruption to gas flows from Russia, markets on edge and several providers here announcing further gas and electricity price increases, energy matters were to the fore this month.
Friday, September 23, 2022AWS launches new €150,000 community fund to support local projects in Fingal
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of a new AWS InCommunities Fund to help local community groups, schools, and organisations in Fingal to kick-start new projects or expand existing ones for the benefit of the community. The new €150,000 fund will be managed and administered by non-profit organisation ChangeX, and is expected to support up to 30 community projects in the Fingal area. Applicants can apply for funding up to €10,000 to launch a new idea or to expand an existing local project
Tuesday, September 20, 2022A holistic approach is needed when looking at the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare
Chambers Ireland calls for everyone to take a measured response to the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare following the publication of “Foundations of the Future”. Speaking after the publication of the report, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “Foundations of the Future is a weighty piece of work, in terms of both the effort that went into it, and, at almost 550 pages, the sheer volume of it. “The task of the Commission was enormous: To take a strategic look at the
Wednesday, September 14, 2022Impact of workplace accidents can be costly for employers and employees
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management Unfortunately, we’re all too familiar with news of workplace accidents, which is particularly the case at this time of the year when the risk of agricultural incidents is at its highest. According to the HSA, there were 38 work-related fatalities in 2021, with 11 of these in the agricultural sector1. A previous report from the HSA highlighted that there were 9,335 non-fatal injuries reported in 2019, with 20%
Wednesday, September 07, 2022Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices
Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices Leaders of Eurochambres, the European Association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry meeting in Prague today called for immediate measures to help businesses deal with spiralling electricity and gas prices. Specific suggestions from the chambers include targeted financial compensation for businesses, balanced energy saving policies and well-targeted, temporary market interventions. With an emergency meeting of EU
Monday, September 05, 2022daa Appoints Catherine Gubbins As Interim Chief Executive Officer
daa is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Gubbins as Interim Chief Executive Officer, while the process to recruit a new permanent CEO continues. This follows the departure of Dalton Philips to take up a new role as Chief Executive Officer of Greencore Group plc. daa is making good progress in the recruitment of a new permanent Chief Executive Officer. While that process continues, the full responsibilities of CEO transfer to Catherine Gubbins in the interim. In this capacity she will also
Tuesday, August 30, 2022Talent Retention - meeting the challenge head-on
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting & Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management According to our most recent HR Barometer Report employee turnover was coming in at 18% this year, and all indicators point to a similar high percentage for 2023. It is clearly evident that talent management remains a real challenge for employers. In fact, issues relating to retaining talent is highlighted throughout our report with ‘Retention’ topping the list as the most important priority for HR
Wednesday, August 24, 2022Dublin Airport’s North Runway Opens On Time and On Budget
The recently constructed North Runway at Dublin Airport commenced operations today with the 12.00 departure of Ryanair flight FR1964 to Eindhoven. The €320m North Runway (designated 10L/28R) and associated facilities were delivered on schedule and on budget by daa at no cost to the State. The new runway, located on daa lands some 1.69 kilometres north of Dublin Airport’s existing South Runway, will support the creation of 31,200 new jobs and €2.2 billion in additional economic activity. The development
Wednesday, August 24, 2022Fingal Chamber Welcomes Official Opening of Dublin Airport’s North Runway
New runway heralds a step change in connectivity for Ireland Fingal Chamber is delighted to welcome the official opening of Dublin Airport’s new runway which will significantly enhance Ireland’s connectivity across the globe. The new runway will provide further foreign direct investment opportunities for Ireland and will boost the local and national economy particularly in a post-COVID era. “Dublin Airport is the economic heartbeat of Fingal and Ireland; everyone benefits from its success,” said Fingal
Tuesday, August 16, 2022Navigating Gender Pay Gap Reporting
Navigating Gender Pay Gap Reporting Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management Attaining a better gender equality in the workplace took a significant step forward in June as organisations with 250+ employees are now legally required to report their gender pay gap. The Gender Pay Gap Information Act, signed into law in July 2021, requires businesses to publish their first report by the end of this year. However, since the publication of the gender
Tuesday, August 02, 2022Mid-year Employment Law update 2022
Michelle McDonagh, HR & Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management The Government had given commitments to enact a number of pieces of employment legislation ahead of the summer recess but what Bills have been signed into law and what is the status of others? Bills recently signed into law Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022: legislates for how tips should be treated by Employers in terms of being distributed to Employees. The Bill has passed all stages in both
Tuesday, July 19, 2022Caution still needed to protect those at risk against Covid-19
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management The HSE recently launched its new “You Never Know” advertising campaign urging people to keep up the public health behaviours to help protect those at risk from Covid-19; a stark reminder that the virus has not gone away. There are also rumblings that we could see the reintroduction of mask-wearing in public spaces, something that has the support of the vast majority of the public according to a survey
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022Fingal Connects Business Expo
Fingal Connects, a brand-new business-to-business trade exhibition hosted by Fingal Chamber in conjunction with Fingal County Council and the Local Enterprise Office, took place in the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport on Thursday, May 26th. A wide variety of businesses and organisations took part in the Expo with almost 50 exhibitors showcasing their products and services throughout the day some of which included The Little Wax Company, Keelings Fruits and Swords Express. As part of the offering on the day,
Wednesday, June 08, 2022Considerations for managing employees’ annual leave.
As we now head into the summer season, Adare Human Resource Management has some advice for employers when managing annual leave requests. It’s worth noting that taking annual leave is important for the health and wellbeing of the employee. It gives them an opportunity to relax and recharge, helping their overall focus and productivity. Given the restrictions that we have endured over the past couple of years, it’s not surprising to see so many people heading off on their holiday. In many cases,
Wednesday, June 01, 2022Pressure on employers as demand for increasing salaries set to continue in 2022
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management The latest Earnings and Labour Costs report from the Central Statistics Offices, published 31st May, shows that average weekly earnings now stood at €880.37 in the first quarter of the year, an annual increase of 2.3% and hourly earnings increased on an annual basis by 1.9% to €27.33. However, increasing inflation is negatively impacting any wage increases with the ESRI recently reporting stating the
Wednesday, June 01, 2022daa Outlines Plans to Improve the Passenger Experience at Dublin Airport
daa has today outlined a series of changes to the way in which passengers will arrive and enter the terminals at Dublin Airport over the coming period. The changes are being implemented to prevent the issues which arose last weekend and regrettably resulted in a number of missed flights and to provide confidence and reassurance to all passengers flying out of Dublin Airport over the coming days and weeks. daa is focusing on passenger experience improvements across three core areas: Maximising the staff
Wednesday, June 01, 2022Bank of Ireland complete the acquisition of Davy
The Group announces it has completed the acquisition of J&E Davy (“Davy”), Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management and capital markets services. This acquisition significantly enhances the Group’s commercial and strategic objectives. Davy had AUM of c.€20 billion as at December 2021, which when combined with the Group’s existing Wealth & Insurance AUM of c.€22.5 billion, provides significant scale and breadth of proposition. In addition, the acquisition of Davy enhances the combined services
Wednesday, May 25, 2022The Impacts of Remote Working – Government Publishes Evaluation Report
The Government published a report last week which assesses and evaluates the impacts of remote working on the Irish economy and society, as well as building on the goals set out in the National Remote Work Strategy. The full evaluation report can be found here. The report assessed remote working in the context of the labour market, productivity, regional development and the associated financial implications. Some key findings in the report include: Labour market: Remote working should improve
Wednesday, May 18, 2022Government Guidance is Published on how to Calculate the Gender Pay Gap
Last Friday (10th May), the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth published its guidance on how employers can calculate the Gender Pay Gap in their Organisation, which can be accessed here. Under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021, employers are obliged to report the hourly Gender Pay Gap across a number of metrics. Organisations with 250+ employees will be the first required to report their data with a deadline of December 2022. The guidance states that
Tuesday, May 10, 2022The Right to Request Flexible Working – some questions answered
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management Following our recent article on introduction of The Right to Request Flexible Working, some employers had questions, which we answer below.Q. In summary, what is proposed in the Bill? A. The Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2022 is expected to be enacted by the Summer, and will for the first time, provide a legal framework around which requesting, approving or refusing a request for remote work can be based.
Wednesday, May 04, 2022Employee turnover more than doubles in 12 months as employers battle to keep staff
18% Employee Turnover in 2021 – up from 8% in 2020 (highest since HR Barometer Report began in 2017) Expected employee turnover for 2022 is 18.2% Higher salaries top reason for employee turnover Employee turnover more than doubled last year to 18% from 8% in 2020 and it is expected to increase further this year to 18.2%, according to the latest HR Barometer Report from Adare Human Resource Management. This is the highest rate since the report began six years ago. Over half (56%) of
Wednesday, April 27, 2022The Right to Request Flexible Working Set To Be In Place by Summer
In late April, the Cabinet agreed to introduce Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman’s “Work-Life Balance Bill” that commits to introduce the elements of the EU Directive. The legislation is due before the Dáil in the coming weeks and it is expected to be in place ahead of the summer recess. The proposed Bill entitles employees to five days of unpaid leave available for all family members to support those with medical needs. Carers or parents will also have
Tuesday, April 05, 2022Codes of Practice published on Equal Pay & Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) recently published two new Codes of Practice on Equal Pay and Sexual Harassment & Harassment at Work. The Codes of Practice provide guidance for employers, trade unions and employees to ensure equal pay is given for like work as well as protecting employees from sexual harassment and harassment in the workplace. The provisions laid out in both codes
Monday, March 28, 2022Consumer sentiment plummets, while business sentiment drops slightly
· Economic Pulse falls in March· Consumer confidence tumbles - households react to Russian-Ukraine conflict· Over a third of firms expect to increase investment this year The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 84.4 in March 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 3.8 on last month but 10.7 higher than a year ago. Consumer confidence took a big knock this month as households reacted to the escalation of the Russian-Ukraine
Tuesday, March 15, 2022Take Part in The HR Barometer Survey 2022
What is the HR Barometer Report? The HR Barometer Report is the most comprehensive research report analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape in Ireland. This is the sixth year Adare Human Resource Management have been running the HR Barometer Survey. We survey a wide range of industries throughout Ireland to get the best understanding of Human Resource practices across all types, regions and sizes of organisations. The HR Barometer results provide
Tuesday, March 08, 2022Supporting better gender equality in Irish organisations
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management Today (Tuesday, 8th March) International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe and provides us with an opportunity to look at what is being done in Ireland to help create a better-balanced workforce. We also look at some initiatives that employers could implement to support a better-balanced workforce. Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 Demonstrating its commitment to gender balance in the
Wednesday, March 02, 2022daa Selects Sisk/Lagan JV To Undertake Dublin Airport €325 million Framework
daa has selected Sisk/Lagan Joint Venture (JV) to undertake its Dublin Airport Airside and Landside civil engineering framework worth over €325 million. This fully integrated JV between respective engineering firms, John Sisk & Son and Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Ltd will utilise Sisk’s position as the leading building & civil engineering contractor in Ireland and Lagan’s position as a leader in worldwide aviation and airport infrastructure development. The Airside and Landside Lot 1 framework is
Tuesday, March 01, 2022Statutory Sick Pay & Reduction to EWSS – key employment updates
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client RelationshipConsultant, Adare Human Resource ManagementLast month the Government’s plan to introduce Statutory Sick Pay was approved by the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade & Employment, which aims to ensure that all employees have a right to statutory sick pay. Details of the proposed Bill were announced by Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD last year. The Bill is to be phased in over a four-year period, starting with
Tuesday, February 22, 2022Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022 published by Minister Michael McGrath
On 9th February 2022, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Michael McGrath TD published the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022. The Bill is to provide for the transposition of the EU Whistleblowing Directive into Irish law, which aims to further enhance and strengthen the protections it provides. The key provisions of the Bill are as follows: 1. The extension of the personal scope of the Protected Disclosures Act to volunteers, unpaid trainees, board members, shareholders,
Tuesday, February 15, 2022Lowest number of work-related fatalities recorded in 2021
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management Provisional figures published by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) at the end of December 2021 highlighted a significant decrease in the number of work-related fatalities in 2021. The figures showed a welcome 30% decrease in work-related deaths on the previous year, 2020. The report highlighted 38 work-related fatalities in 2021, a drop from 53 in 2020. The main causes of fatalities were loss of
Monday, February 14, 2022Fingal Chamber welcomes IBM jobs announcement
Fingal Chamber has welcomed the news IBM is to create 200 new jobs in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The technology firm specialises in cloud and artificial intelligence technologies. It is looking to grow its research, development and innovation operations here. Fingal Chamber Chief Executive Anthony Cooney said "The plans to create 200 new jobs across IBM’s Irish operations are most welcome, specifically for Fingal, which is home to IBM’s Technology Campus in Damastown, Dublin 15. These high-quality roles are a
Tuesday, February 08, 2022Pension coverage needs to be improved
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management According to the Central Statistics Office, a third of the working population have no pension coverage other than the State pension1. Three quarters of those with supplementary pension coverage said it is provided through their employment, with 11% holding a personal pension plan and 16% with both. Unsurprisingly, younger workers have the lowest level of coverage with just a quarter of workers aged 20-24 having
Tuesday, February 01, 2022Considerations for Employers thinking of returning Employees to the Workplace
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management Following the Government recent announcement lifting most of the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly clearing the way for a return to the workplace, there is a renewed focus on absence management and sick leave policies. Absence management and sick leave absenteeism can be complex issues for Employers at the best of times. But the additional considerations stemming from sick leave and absence due the ongoing
Monday, January 31, 2022Business and consumer sentiment improves in January as Omicron fears recede
· Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse rises in January · Households more upbeat about the economy · Two in five firms expect business activity to increase in the next 3 months The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 84.5 in January 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was up 4.6 on last month and 22.9 higher than a year ago. With the acceleration of the vaccine booster campaign and signs that the Omicron wave of the virus may be less severe and
Monday, January 24, 2022Government Announces An End To Restrictions
Friday January 22, 2022, saw the announcement by Government of an end to most of the restrictions put in place because of the necessary public health measures responding to the pandemic. The move by Government to withdraw the majority of restrictions will come as welcomed news and signals a return to normalcy, long anticipated by the majority of people. As of today Monday, January 24, 2022, a return to physical attendance in the workplace can commence which means that Employers must now decide how this
Thursday, January 20, 2022Government announces additional Public Holidays
Following a number of discussions and much speculation the Government has made the long-awaited announcement of additional public holidays.Once-off Public Holiday The first announcement outlined the provision of a once-off public holiday which will take place on Friday March 18, 2022. According to the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar, the designation of this once-off public holiday is in recognition of the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022New legislation and Codes of Practice – what Employers should know for 2022
New legislation and Codes of Practice – what Employers should know for 2022 Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management looks at some of the new employment legislation Employers should know about for 2022. Sick Leave Bill 2021: In November 2021, the Government has published the Sick Leave Bill 2021 which provides further details on the statutory sick leave payments for Employees. The Bill, which came into force on 1st January 2022, provides that an
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Up 14% Compared To Last Year
Dublin Airport has released its traffic figures for 2021 which reveal that passenger numbers at the Airport increased by 14% to 8.46 million, when compared with 2020. However, 2021 passenger numbers were down by 74% when compared to numbers in 2019 as COVID-19 continued to have a massive impact on aviation globally. Two thirds of all passengers (66%) who travelled through Dublin Airport in 2021 did so in the months of August, September, October and November which equates to 5.6 million passengers. In
Tuesday, January 11, 2022Workplace Relations Commission Publish Latest Review of Decisions and Recommendations
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management In December 2021, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) published its report that examined complaints made to it from 1st January to 31st December 2020. In that time a total of 1,401 cases covering 3,059 complaints were the subject of published decisions. A total of 8,103 cases were received by the WRC, covering 18,969 complaints. However, not all reached the adjudication stage as some were settled, withdrawn,
Tuesday, January 04, 2022DAA Appoints Andrea Carroll as Head of Sustainability
daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has confirmed the appointment of Andrea Carroll as Group Head of Sustainability. She is an accomplished senior sustainability professional who will work across the daa business to lead the transformational change required to allow daa to not only meet but exceed its sustainability commitments. She has a long history of success working in the environmental and climate sector in both private and public sector organisations, having moved to daa from a
Tuesday, December 07, 2021Employees & Covid-19 vaccine – considerations for employers
Michelle McDonagh, Chamber Partner Manager, Adare Human Resource Management With the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine booster now underway and the emergency of another new variant, it is worth reminding employers on what they can and cannot do when it comes to vaccines and their employees. Provide a safe workplace Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe working environment for employees, so it is not unreasonable that an employer
Monday, November 29, 2021Economic Pulse hits eight month low, with consumer and business sentiment both dropping
COVID and Brexit setbacks impacting sentimentSupply bottlenecks causing problems for businesses75% of households to spend the same or more on presents this Christmas The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse stood at 83.2 in November 2021, its lowest reading in eight months. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 4.4 on last month but up 16.2 on a year ago. Setbacks on the COVID and Brexit fronts were to the fore this month, with households and firms anticipating some
Tuesday, November 23, 2021Is hybrid working falling out of favour with employees? HR Barometer Report outlines some key findings from employer survey
As the Government advises businesses to move to remote working again, new research¹ from Adare Human Resource Management reveals that employer enthusiasm for hybrid working has decreased since the phased reopening of workplaces began in September. The latest HR Barometer Report reveals that only one third of employers (32%) excluding retail and wholesale sectors believe hybrid working will benefit their organisation. This compares to over three quarters (76.8%) in their March HR Barometer Report. The
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Chambers Ireland raises concerns that further Covid-related measures will be needed within weeks
Following a meeting this morning of the Chambers of Commerce Chief Executives from around the country, Chambers Ireland, the voice of Business throughout Ireland, has released a statement on the Government’s “additional measures to reduce levels of social contact and interrupt the spread of Covid-19”. Our network expressed their concerns that the current increase in covid cases is putting pressure on an already challenged health system and the actions which cabinet decided upon yesterday are
Tuesday, November 16, 2021Use of personal email & personal devices for work – Considerations for employers
Michelle McDonagh of Adare Human Resource Management provides some advice for employers who find that employees are using personal emails and devices for work purposes. This comes on the back of a recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) case that found in favour of an employee who was found to be unfairly dismissed for using his personal email account. Background to the WRC Case An employee who was a customer relations advisor for a tech distributor was awarded €4,500 after the WRC found he had
Tuesday, November 16, 2021Eamonn Hughes appointed Chief Sustainability & Investor Relations Officer at Bank of Ireland Group
Eamonn Hughes has been appointed Chief Sustainability & Investor Relations Officer at Bank of Ireland Group. Eamonn is a senior finance professional and market analyst with over 25 years’ capital markets and domestic banking experience. He joins Bank of Ireland from Goodbody Stockbrokers, where he held the role of Irish Banks and Insurance Sector Analyst since 2004. Eamonn also previously served as Head of the European Banks Team in ABN AMRO. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Masters in
Thursday, November 11, 2021Fingal Chamber welcomes commencement of the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority's public consultation on Dublin Airport’s new North Runway
Fingal Chamber of Commerce welcomes the commencement of the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority’s (ANCA) 14-week public consultation process regarding nighttime restrictions on Dublin Airport’s new North Runway. Welcoming this consultation phase in the delivery of North Runway, Fingal Chamber, CEO Anthony Cooney said that now, more than ever it is critically important that the right decision is taken to enable Dublin Airport the operational flexibility to grow so that local and national businesses can build
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Tuesday, November 09, 2021Considerations for managing employees’ annual leave
As we enter the closing months of 2021, many employers will find that some employees still have not taken their full annual leave entitlement. In fact, some may still be carrying leave from 2020 given the ongoing health crisis. Adare Human Resource Management has some advice on how to manage a situation where employees have not taken their annual leave. It’s worth noting that taking annual leave is important for the health and wellbeing of the employee. It gives them an opportunity to relax and
Friday, November 05, 2021Christmas shopping starts early with spend on toys, gaming and clothes rising
Re-Opening of Late-Night Economy Provides Timely Boost to Social SectorSpending on toys and games soars by 58% in OctoberBoI analysis reveals spending surge in central Dublin nightclubsSpending for the month down slightly when compared with September Christmas shopping has started early, with October spending on toys and gaming spiking by 58% and outlay in family clothing stores rising by 8%, according to Bank of Ireland’s card data. While many parents stole a march on the pre-Christmas rush, overall
Thursday, November 04, 2021Bank of Ireland welcomes ambitious Climate Action Plan
"Achieving these targets will be challenging, but doing so could not be more important. For the planet there’s no Plan B." Bank of Ireland has today welcomed the publication of an ambitious Climate Action Plan for Ireland which sets out emissions reductions and practical measures to help meet climate targets. Speaking today, Bank of Ireland Chief Strategy Officer Mark Spain said: “At Bank of Ireland we are committed to doing all we can to support the national effort to combat climate change. We launched
Friday, October 22, 2021Acquisition by Bank of Ireland of KBC Bank Ireland plc’s performing loan portfolios and deposits
Further to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) announced on 16 April 2021, and following completion of a due diligence process, the Group has today entered into a binding agreement with KBCI and KBC Group for the acquisition of c.€8.8[1] billion of performing mortgages, c.€0.1 billion of performing commercial and consumer loans and c.€4.4 billion of deposits. The Group will acquire the performing mortgages for 103.6% of par value, representing the fair value of the assets and demonstrating the quality
Wednesday, October 06, 2021September Spending Reveals Slowdown in Consumer Activity
Spending for the month down 6% compared with AugustSocial spending down on the previous month; education spend soarsAccommodation outlay falls significantly – county by county declines recorded 6th October 2021: Bank of Ireland debit and credit card transactions in September dropped (-6%) when compared to the previous month as consumer activity nationwide slowed down. The data reveals an overall decline in social spending (-11%) as people returned to their more regular routines following a busy August
Monday, July 26, 2021Economic Pulse down slightly in July but remains above pre-pandemic level
Business sentiment little changed, while consumer confidence dipsHouseholds more wary about the economic outlookFirms seeing an improvement in trading conditions The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 89.3 in July 2021. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was 0.5 lower than last month but up 27.4 on a year ago. The Delta variant of COVID-19 and the delay to the resumption of indoor hospitality dominated the news flow this month but did little to dent the
Thursday, July 22, 2021Acquisition by Bank of Ireland of Davy - Ireland’s leading wealth and capital markets provider
The Group announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire J&E Davy (“Davy”), Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management and capital markets services, for an enterprise value of €440 million, subject to certain customary adjustments including capital at completion (the “Enterprise Value”). 25 percent of the Enterprise Value will be paid two years after completion subject to Davy shareholders meeting a number of agreed criteria. The balance will be paid as cash consideration on completion, which
Monday, July 19, 2021Dublin Airport Ready to Welcome Back Passengers As International Travel Restrictions Are Lifted
July 19, 2021: Dublin and Cork Airports are ready to welcome back passengers as Irish restrictions on international travel for non-essential reasons are lifted today. “Today is a hugely exciting and much anticipated day as Ireland fully re-opens for international travel. Our Operational Readiness Team, encompassing every department across both airports, has been planning extensively for this day so that all our customers have as safe and as pleasant an experience when travelling through our airports,”
Friday, July 16, 2021Appetite for saving drops as re-opening kicks in
Slight increase in Savings & Investment Index, buoyed by investment sentimentConfidence about life in retirement continues to strengthenWorries about everyday bills and job security lessen Embargoed Friday 16th July 2021: While Bank of Ireland’s Savings and Investment Index, which was declining pre-pandemic, has surged over the past year, the first signs are emerging that the appetite for saving is dropping. In May last year, 55% of people surveyed indicated they saw it as a good time to save, but this has
Wednesday, July 07, 2021Strategic partnership to support Greater Dublin Chamber Alliance members’ return to the workplace
Adare Human Resource Management to provide expert advice and guidance to support members with the safe return to the workplace As business owners start returning employees back to the workplace, they face new challenges as a result of Covid-19. Employee vaccinations, remote working and a renewed focus on employee health and safety are some of the issues facing employers. In order to support more than 2,000 businesses, the Greater Dublin Chamber Alliance has announced a strategic partnership with Adare
Monday, May 31, 2021Economic Pulse shows momentum in the Irish economy is building
Consumer and business sentiment rises in Bank of Ireland Economic PulseHouseholds more upbeat about the economy and prospects for jobsPost-Brexit trade frictions are adding to business costs The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at in 89.5 in May 2021. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was 4.1 higher than last month and up 45.6 on a year ago. With a further loosening of restrictions on social interactions, the resumption of inter-county travel, some sectors
Thursday, April 29, 2021daa Records €284m Loss Due To Impact Of COVID-19 On Travel
daa, which operates Dublin and Cork airports and has businesses in 15 overseas markets, recorded a loss of €284 million last year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passenger numbers at its two Irish airports fell by 78% to just 7.9 million in 2020, compared to 35.5 million in 2019. Almost all of the airport retail outlets that daa operates in Ireland and overseas were closed for extended periods during the year. Turnover declined by 69% from €935 million in 2019 to €291 million last year, as
Thursday, April 15, 2021Aer Lingus calls on Government to finalise and facilitate implementation of Ireland's Aviation Restart Plan
Aer Lingus today called on Government to urgently facilitate the implementation of Ireland’s Aviation Restart Plan 2021. Donal Moriarty, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Aer Lingus said: “The need for a data-driven, risk-based Irish roadmap to reopen international travel is urgent. This will enable the restoration of connectivity and ensure that the economy is supported to deliver the recovery that will be vital for the country. “With the publication of Ireland’s Aviation Restart Plan today by the
Tuesday, April 13, 2021International banking alliance welcomes Bank of Ireland to its member network
IBOS Association (IBOS), an international banking network, is delighted to announce its newest member, Bank of Ireland (BoI). Bank of Ireland enriches IBOS’s strong geographic coverage in Europe and provides specialist local knowledge to help companies thrive in Ireland, generating compelling global opportunities for all IBOS member banks. As a unique international alliance, consisting of some of the largest banks in the world, the network allows IBOS members to provide local banking services across
Monday, March 01, 2021Bank of Ireland announces significant changes to branch network and local banking services
Bank of Ireland announces significant changes to branch network and local banking services Branch network will reduce by 88, from 257 locations to 169, from September; New partnership with An Post will offer customers access to a range of banking services at more than 900 locations; Changes respond to the acceleration in digital banking which has now reached a ‘tipping point’, and follow rollout of range of new digital services during 2020; €12 million to be invested in resized branch network by
Monday, March 01, 2021Bank of Ireland Group plc Publishes Annual Results for the 12 months to 31st December 2020
Comment: Francesca McDonagh, Bank of Ireland Group CEO: “Through an exceptionally challenging year, our focus was on supporting our customers through every stage of the COVID-19 crisis while continuing to deliver our strategy. When COVID-19 hit, we radically changed how we operate so that we could provide the services our customers needed, including payment breaks for mortgages and business loans. Our speed of response was made possible by the investments we have made in transforming our culture,
Tuesday, February 16, 2021ANCA commences assessment of aircraft noise at Dublin Airport
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) will commence an assessment of the noise situation at Dublin Airport following a planning application (Planning reference F20A/0668) recently made by the Dublin Airport Authority to Fingal County Council’s Planning Department. The application from the Dublin Airport Authority is to alter planning conditions associated with a previous planning permission relating to operating restrictions at Dublin Airport. ANCA is responsible for ensuring that noise
Thursday, November 19, 2020Terminal 2 Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday
Terminal 2, which opened 10 years ago today on November 19, 2010 has welcomed more than 96.6 million passengers during the past decade. But for the impact of COVID-19 on this year’s traffic, T2 would have welcomed well over 100 million passengers in its first 10 years of operation. Not a bad performance for a terminal that some commentators claimed would be a white elephant. T2 was opened in the middle of a global economic crisis, but like all airport investments it was designed and built for decades to
Tuesday, November 17, 2020Dublin Airport Wins Health & Safety Team of the Year 2020
Dublin Airport’s Occupational Health and Safety Team was named Health and Safety Team of the Year at the recent Health and Safety Excellence Awards for 2020. Held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, the awards recognise organisations in Ireland which have demonstrated excellence in safety over the past year. “This year has been a hugely challenging for all businesses and Dublin Airport in particular due to the rapid response required to implement COVID-19 safety measures across both terminals and
Monday, November 16, 2020COVID Testing Facilities To Open At Dublin Airport
Two COVID-19 testing facilities will open at Dublin Airport this Thursday. The testing facilities, which will be operated by healthcare firms Randox and RocDoc, will offer passengers and consumers the option of either a drive-through test or a walk-in test. Prices, which are set by the providers of the service, will start at €99 (see details below) and both PCR and LAMP testing will be available. The testing facilities are fully open to the public, whether they require a test for travel or for another
Tuesday, November 10, 2020daa Welcomes Support Package For Irish Aviation Sector
daa, which operates Dublin and Cork airports, has welcomed today’s Government announcement of a financial support package for the Irish aviation sector. Cork Airport will be able to apply for operational and capital funding, while airport charges at both Dublin and Cork airports for the first quarter of next year will be included within in a new rebate scheme that will be funded by the State, subject to EU approval. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on Dublin and Cork airports and we
Monday, November 09, 2020Irish Government Adopts EU Traffic Light System
The Irish Government has implemented the new ‘traffic lights’ approach to travel, which applies to countries in the European Union/European Economic Area and to the UK. The Government’s current advice for travel to these countries is to “exercise a high degree of caution”. Its general advice for any other overseas travel remains to “avoid non-essential travel”. Within the ‘traffic lights’ system, regions across the EU, EEA and the UK are categorised as green, orange, red or grey, on the basis of the risk
Monday, November 09, 2020Passenger Numbers Down 91% In October
Almost 263,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in October, a 91% decline compared to the same month last year, as COVID-19 continued to have a devastating impact on passenger numbers. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 89%, as more than 172,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 93% compared to last October, as more than 64,000 passengers travelled to and from Britain during the month. Passenger volumes to and from
Thursday, November 05, 2020New Look For Dublin Airport's Terminal 1
Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 is to undergo a major facelift under plans that have been lodged with Fingal County Council. The core façade and the roof of the terminal are to be replaced with a new modern, energy efficient structure that will completely transform the external appearance of Terminal 1 and give it a new visual identity. The existing concrete fins, which are near the end of their life and need to replaced, will make way for a combination of glass and solid panels to create a fresh look for
Tuesday, November 03, 2020Bank of Ireland Brings Apple Pay to Customers
Bank of Ireland, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction. Customers simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well
Wednesday, October 28, 2020Bank of Ireland Group plc - Interim Management Statement – Q3 2020 update
Comment: Francesca McDonagh, Bank of Ireland Group CEO: “As we navigate COVID-19 we continue to support our customers at each stage of the pandemic, playing our part in the reboot of the economy, and staying focused on our strategic objectives. We are delivering good progress on transformation, customer delivery, and operating cost. Examples include the roll-out of our new Mobile App to iOS customers which follows the successful launch to Android users in May. Our cloud-based personal current
Wednesday, October 28, 2020daa Introductory Remarks to Joint Committee on Transport & Communications Networks by daa Chief Executive Dalton Philips
Good afternoon, I would like to thank the members for the opportunity to continue the discussion re the ongoing devastating impact of COVID-19 on the aviation sector. I’ll also address the new EU traffic light system and the issue of testing at airports. Since my last appearance before this Committee on October 7, we have lost a further 1.5 million passengers compared to the same period last year. That’s the population of Dublin, Cork and Limerick cities combined. The European Commission has also
Tuesday, October 27, 2020Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse falls sharply in October
COVID-19 and Brexit weigh on consumer and business confidenceWeakest reading on record for the Consumer PulseFirms downgrade near-term expectations for activity and jobs Tuesday 27th October 2020: The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 56.6 in October 2020. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 8.6 on last month and 20.5 lower than a year ago. October marked a new low for consumer sentiment while businesses downgraded their near-term expectations for
Wednesday, October 21, 2020Global Recognition For Dublin Airport’s COVID-19 Safety Measures
Dublin Airport has received a global endorsement for the measures that it has introduced to protect the safety of passengers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport’s efforts have been formally recognised by Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE and Dublin Airport is now a member of ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation programme. The airport health accreditation programme provides airports with an independent assessment of the new health measures and procedures that have
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Dublin Airport’s Community Fund To Reopen For Applications
Dublin Airport’s Community Fund will reopen for applications on Monday, October 19 and will remain open for a period of six weeks, closing Monday, November 30. The airport’s €10 million Community Fund was launched in 2017 with an annual investment of €400,000 over 25 years. The Community Fund supports local projects that make a positive contribution to neighbouring communities around Dublin Airport from Santry south of the airport to Rolestown in the north and from Tyrrelstown on the west to
Monday, October 12, 2020Passenger Numbers Down 87% In September
Just over 392,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in September, an 87% decline compared to the same month last year, as COVID-19 continued to have a very significant impact on traffic numbers. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 84%, as just over 274,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 89% compared to last September, with just over 87,000 passengers travelling to and from Britain during the month. Passenger volumes to
Wednesday, October 07, 2020daa Airports Running On Empty, Oireachtas Committee Hears
Introductory Remarks to Joint Committee on Transport & Communications Networks by daa Chief Executive Dalton PhilipsThank you for the invitation to discuss the extraordinary challenges which daa and the aviation sector now face as a result of Covid-19. As I speak to you today, I’m thinking of people like Rob Rankin from Vagabond Tours in Wicklow, who has had virtually zero revenue since March, because there have been no international visitors. I’m thinking of Stephen Teeling and his staff in
Monday, September 28, 2020Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse up in September
Index has now recovered almost 60% of COVID-related lossesEconomic Pulse up in September – Business sentiment rises, Consumer sentiment flatOrder books and hiring improve but Brexit is a concernTelecommunications overtakes housing as key priority for infrastructure investment as remote working continues for many Embargo Monday 28th September: The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 65.1 in September and has now recovered almost 60% of its COVID-related losses. The index, which combines the
Monday, September 07, 2020Bank of Ireland stands ready to support customers through Credit Guarantee Scheme
New online portal developed to make application process as simple as possible · Bank launches €400,000 marketing campaign to communicate scheme to businesses · Applications accepted from Thursday 10 September 7 September 2020: Bank of Ireland has strongly welcomed the launch of the new Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme, designed to support Irish businesses navigate the ongoing pandemic. The Bank has created a new online portal bankofireland.com/cgs to make the application process as
Friday, August 07, 2020Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Down 89% In July
Just over 381,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in July, which was an 89% decline compared to the same month last year, as COVID-19 continued to a profound impact on traffic. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 86%, as 265,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 91% compared to last July, with almost 87,000 passengers travelling to and from Britain during the month. Passenger volumes to and from North America decreased
Monday, July 27, 2020Amazon creates new jobs in Fingal and across Ireland
Today, Amazon announced that it is creating another 1,000 permanent jobs in Ireland over the next two years. The new, highly skilled roles will be based in locations across the company’s Cork and Dublin sites in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, the city centre, and north County Dublin, and will bring Amazon’s total permanent workforce in the country to 5,000 people over the next two years. This will help to support Ireland’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new employment opportunities
Wednesday, July 08, 2020June Passenger Numbers Down 97% Due To COVID-19
Just over 94,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in June, which was a 97% decline compared to the same month last year as the impact of COVID-19 continued to decimate the aviation industry. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 97%, as just over 47,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 96% when compared to last year, with just over 31,500 passengers travelling to and from Britain in June. Passenger volumes to and from
Tuesday, June 23, 2020daa Welcomes Publication of Interim Aviation Task Force Report
daa, the company which operates Dublin and Cork airports, welcomes today’s publication of the interim report from the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, which was established by the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport. The report calls for “clarity” in relation to what will be required to ease the restrictions that are currently in place in relation to non-essential travel to and from Ireland. Ideally, these restrictions should be eased by July 1, the report adds. “Tourism, trade and foreign
Thursday, June 11, 2020daa Implements Enhanced COVID-19 Measures At Dublin And Cork Airports
Passengers strongly recommended to wear facemasks inside airport buildingsOnly those travelling should enter the terminalsEnhanced deep cleaning measures throughout the airport960 hand sanitisers, 720 protective plexiglass screens, 10,500 pieces of COVID-19 related signage daa, the company that operates Dublin and Cork airports, has implemented a series of public health measures to protect and enhance the health and safety of passengers and staff as a result of COVID-19. The measures reflect Ireland’s
Monday, June 08, 2020Bank of Ireland announces update to COVID-19 services and supports
Majority of closed branches will reopen on 29 June, with ATMs at these locations also accepting cash and cheque lodgements from this dateDedicated supports for healthcare workers, carers, self-isolating customers, mortgage holders and businesses remain a priorityBank supports the roll out of additional supports planned for Irish businesses and stands ready to process applications for customers without delay as soon as these are in place Monday, June 8, 10am – In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Friday, June 05, 2020COVID-19 Costs daa €160m in Lost Turnover
daa currently losing €1m per dayMajor cost reduction programme underway31m kg of vital cargo handled by Dublin Airport during the crisis including 216 flights bringing PPE/medical supplies to Ireland The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has cost daa an estimated €160 million in lost turnover so far and will see the company record significant financial losses this year. daa has operations in 16 countries and the global pandemic has affected all of its businesses. Traffic at Dublin and Cork airports has
Thursday, March 19, 2020Dublin And Cork Airports To Scale Back Passenger Operations Due To Impact Of COVID-19 On Travel
Airline passenger traffic has fallen dramatically in Ireland and across the world as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Future passenger operations will be determined by a number of factors including Ireland’s travel policies in relation to the coronavirus pandemic, airline operations, and the travel policies of the airports’ main overseas markets. Passenger flights will continue to be facilitated for as long as they continue to operate. Intending passengers should continue to contact their
Tuesday, February 18, 2020Cardiologist Gives Heartfelt Thanks To The Dublin Airport Police And Fire Officers Who Saved His Lif
Dublin Airport’s defibrillator CPR programme has helped save the life of a Consultant Cardiologist. The airport’s defibrillator CPR programme, which has saved 32 lives since it was first introduced in 2003, has recently been strengthened with the addition of two fully trained advanced paramedics to the Dublin Airport Fire Service response team, with two more advanced paramedics currently in training. The airport’s advanced paramedics were tested recently when a passenger arriving from the UK experienced
Wednesday, January 22, 2020Dublin Airport Contributes €9.8 billion To Irish Economy Supporting Almost 130,000 Jobs
Dublin Airport supports or facilitates almost 130,000 jobs in the Republic of Ireland, according to a new study of the airport’s overall economic impact. The study, which was undertaken by economic consultants InterVISTAS, also found that Dublin Airport contributes a total of €9.8 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Irish economy, which is equivalent to more than 3% of the national economy. The study reveals that the 57% growth in Dublin Airport’s passenger numbers between 2013 and 2018 supported
Thursday, December 12, 2019Dublin Airport Launches Its First Digital Shopping Wall
Dublin Airport has launched a new digital shopping wall offering passengers an opportunity to shop at the gate. The digital shopping wall, which is located in the 100 gates boarding area, offers a range of products from The Loop. Items on the shopping wall are linked to a QR code that can be scanned into a smartphone which brings passengers to the specific item, then offers a further option to browse The Loop’s website. Any of the 18 products purchased at the digital wall or from The Loop’s website
Thursday, October 24, 2019Airport Charges Decision A Disaster For Passengers And For The Irish Economy
Aviation Regulator Limits Connectivity As Brexit Bites – Airline Shareholders To Benefit daa is hugely disappointed at today’s publication of the Commission for Aviation Regulation’s (CAR) Final Determination on Dublin Airport’s charges for 2020-2024. CAR has set a price of €7.87 for the period, which is 18% below Dublin Airport’s flat pricing proposal of €9.65 that was discussed with airlines 12 months ago. The flat pricing proposition would have funded almost €2 billion of much-needed investment at
Thursday, September 19, 2019First Concrete Pavement To Be Poured At Dublin Airport’s New North Runway
The first concrete pavement for Dublin Airport’s new North Runway will be laid within the next 10 days. The start of construction of pavement quality concrete, which is the top layer of the new runway, is a key milestone for the €320 million North Runway project. The concrete will be poured at the western end of the new runway, which is more than six times longer than Dublin’s O’Connell Street. “We’re delighted to be starting to build the top pavement concrete layer of Ireland’s new runway,” said daa
Wednesday, July 03, 2019Dublin Airport Sees The Light With New Device To Carry Out Essential Airfield Safety Checks
Airport and tech start-up work together to deliver a global first Dublin Airport has collaborated with an Irish tech start-up company Cute Machines to produce a new device that revolutionises the measurement of light levels around aircraft parking stands. The device which was developed through Dublin Airport’s participation at a Hackathon at DCU, reduces the time needed to check each parking stand’s light levels from 40 minutes to just two and a half minutes. This means that parking stands don’t have
Wednesday, June 26, 2019Dublin and Cork Airports Commit to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Dublin and Cork airports have today signed a landmark commitment to become net zero for their carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. Dublin and Cork Airports made the commitment as part of ACI EUROPE, the trade association for the European airport industry, announcing a new resolution formally committing the European airport industry to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The collective pledge, which was signed by 194 airports, operated by 40 airport operators across 24 countries, marks a significant
Thursday, May 09, 2019daa Extremely Concerned At Aviation Regulator’s Flawed Airport Charges Proposal
Dublin Airport’s current low charges model is delivering for passengers, for airlines and for the Irish economy daa is extremely concerned at the proposal from the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) to reduce airport charges at Dublin Airport by more than 22% over the next five years. The draft pricing determination is fundamentally flawed and does not take account of the current reality at Dublin Airport. The reduction in airport charges being proposed by CAR is unjustified and risks creating
Thursday, March 14, 2019Busy St. Patrick’s Weekend at Dublin Airport
Busy St. Patrick’s Weekend at Dublin AirportLá Fhéile Shona ó Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath More than one third of a million passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend. The airport is expecting more than 350,000 passengers to arrive and depart from Friday March 15 to Monday March 18, which is a 6% increase compared to last year. Passengers will be arriving for the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations, returning from the Cheltenham Festival and travelling to and from
Wednesday, March 13, 2019New February Record At Dublin Airport
New February Record At Dublin Airport Just over 2 million passengers passed through Dublin Airport in February, a 9% increase over the same month last year. This is the first time in the airport’s 79-year history that passenger numbers have surpassed two million in February, which is traditionally the quietest month of the year. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe increased by 12%, as just under one million passengers travelled to and from European destinations in February. UK traffic
Wednesday, March 06, 2019Dublin Airport Among The World's Best For Customer Experience
Dublin Airport Among The World's Best For Customer Experience Dublin was Europe’s joint best airport in 25m-40m passenger category in global ASQ awards Dublin Airport has been named one of the best airports in the world in a global ranking of passenger experience. Dublin Airport was the joint winner in its category of European Airports that have 25-40 million passengers per year in the Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards which were announced today. Dublin
Monday, February 25, 2019Dublin Airport Welcomes New Direct Service to China’s Tech Hub Shenzhen
Dublin Airport Welcomes New Direct Service to China’s Tech Hub Shenzhen Dublin Airport welcomes today’s launch of Hainan Airlines’ new year-round direct service to Shenzhen. The airline will operate two flights per week between Dublin and Shenzhen, which is in south-eastern China. Shenzhen will be Dublin Airport’s second destination in mainland China, as Hainan already operates a Dublin-Beijing service. “We are delighted Hainan is expanding its network from Dublin by adding this second
Friday, February 22, 2019Bank of Ireland launches €2bn Brexit Fund
Bank of Ireland launches €2bn Brexit Fund Gavin Kelly, Retail Ireland CEO – “Brexit isn’t ‘business as usual’. We are here to support our customers flex, adapt and thrive.”Fund is available to help businesses across the island of Ireland Bank of Ireland has launched a €2bn Brexit Fund to help businesses across the island of Ireland prepare for the UK’s departure from the EU. The Bank will also run a series of nationwide Brexit events, aimed at small and medium enterprises, over the coming
Thursday, February 21, 2019Dublin Airport Hosts North Runway Jobs Initiative
Dublin Airport Hosts North Runway Jobs Initiative daa in partnership with Empower, the Fingal-based community development company, and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, hosted a Meet the Contractor event to promote local job opportunities associated with Dublin Airport’s North Runway project. The event was held as part of Empower’s One Step Closer programme, which trains long-term jobseekers in skills where there are employment opportunities such as the construction of Dublin
Tuesday, February 19, 2019Record January at Dublin Airport
Record January at Dublin Airport Just under 2.1 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport this January, which was a 5% increase when compared to last year. It is the first January in the airport’s 79-year history that passenger numbers have surpassed two million. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe grew by 8%, with more than one million passengers travelling to and from European destinations. UK traffic remains static in January as almost 745,000 passengers travelled on
Thursday, February 14, 2019Taoiseach and Minister Ross Turn Sod on Dublin Airport’s New Runway
Taoiseach and Minister Ross Turn Sod on Dublin Airport’s New Runway An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD and the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD today performed the official sod-turning for Dublin Airport’s new North Runway project. The new runway is urgently needed to allow for expansion to underpin Ireland’s long-term economic growth. Dublin Airport’s existing main runway is effectively full at peak times every day following a 45% increase in passenger numbers since 2014. The
Monday, February 11, 2019Dublin Airport and IAA Co-operate on New EU Initiative to Reduce Flight Delays
Dublin Airport and IAA Co-operate on New EU Initiative to Reduce Flight Delays Dublin Airport and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have embarked on a joint initiative to improve the flow of air traffic at the airport and reduce delays. Dublin Airport and the IAA will now incorporate Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) into the management of daily flight operations at the airport. A-CDM is a Europe-wide initiative under the guidance of Eurocontrol, which is the European organisation for the
Tuesday, January 29, 2019Bank of Ireland partners with Aer Lingus to launch Aer Credit Card
Bank of Ireland partners with Aer Lingus to launch Aer Credit Card Bank of Ireland has teamed up with Aer Lingus to introduce its newest credit card offering. The new co-branded Aer Credit Card offers all the convenience of a regular credit card but comes with a whole host of unique travel rewards for customers. Each year, customers who sign up to the card will receive: two free return fares to Europe (1), two fast track and priority boarding passes (2), two lounge passes(3), Worldwide Multi-trip Family
Tuesday, January 15, 2019Dublin Airport Sets New Passenger Record
Dublin Airport Sets New Passenger Record • Busiest ever year for Dublin Airport - 31.5m passengers• Extra 1.9m passengers last year• Record 5 million long-haul passengers• Eighth consecutive year of traffic growth• Traffic growth generates economic benefits throughout the island of Ireland Dublin Airport welcomed a total of 31.5 million passengers during 2018, setting a new record for the airport. Passenger numbers were up 6%, as the equivalent of more than five times the population of the island of
Thursday, January 10, 2019Dublin Airport's Community Fund Reopens For Applications
Dublin Airport's Community Fund Reopens For Applications Dublin Airport’s Community Fund has reopened for applications and will remain open for a period of six weeks until Monday February 12, 2019. The airport’s €10 million Community Fund was launched in 2017 with an annual investment of €400,000 over 25 years. Support is focussed on areas such as: environment and sustainability, sports and recreation, social inclusion and community development, health and well-being, and culture and
Tuesday, January 08, 2019Dublin Airport’s Hydration Stations Take Off
Dublin Airport’s Hydration Stations Take Off Dublin Airport has upgraded its water fountains and retrofitted them with new taps to make it easier to refill water bottles.Dublin Airport has also made its water fountains more visible by re-branding them with new Hydration Station signage. The re-branding of the water fountains is in response to customer feedback and to increase passenger awareness of the 15 fountains located in the terminals and boarding gate areas. Additional water fountains will be
Thursday, December 27, 2018Dublin Airport welcomes Caffè Nero to Terminal 2
Dublin Airport welcomes Caffè Nero to Terminal 2 Dublin Airport’s newest food and beverage outlet, Caffè Nero has opened in the Arrivals Hall in Terminal 2. The new café offers a range of coffee, food and drinks to have in store or to take away. Food options include fresh sandwiches, wraps and rolls as well as sweet treats such as pastries, cakes, muffins, oat bars and fruit. Welcoming the opening of the new outlet, Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said: “Caffè Nero is a great
Tuesday, December 18, 2018Dublin Airport Breaks 30 Million Passenger Milestone
Dublin Airport Breaks 30 Million Passenger Milestone Dublin Airport has welcomed 30 million passengers so far this year, and still has the busy Christmas period to come. This is the first time in Dublin Airport airport’s 78-year history that more than 30 million passengers have used the airport in a single year. “We’re delighted to pass the 30 million passenger mark for the first time in Dublin Airport’s history,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison. “I’d like to thank our airline
Monday, December 10, 2018Dublin Airport To Host Biggest Ever Christmas Entertainment Programme
Dublin Airport To Host Biggest Ever Christmas Entertainment Programme Dublin Airport is set to host its biggest ever festive entertainment programme this Christmas season. More than 1,600 performers from 40 schools, choirs and musical groups will entertain passengers from today Monday, December 10 with performances in each terminal daily up to Christmas Eve. “Dublin Airport is the first welcome for thousands of passengers travelling home from all over the world for Christmas and for those visiting
Friday, December 07, 2018Record November at Dublin Airport
Record November at Dublin Airport Almost 2.3 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport last month, making it the busiest November in the airport’s history. Passenger numbers were up 7% during the month. Passenger volumes travelling to and from continental Europe grew by 8%, with almost 1.1 million people travelling to European destinations during the month. UK traffic grew by 2% as almost 848,000 passengers travelled to and from UK destinations in November. Transatlantic volumes increased
Friday, November 23, 2018WestJet to Increase Capacity from Atlantic Canada to Dublin Airport by 27% next summer
WestJet to Increase Capacity from Atlantic Canada to Dublin Airport by 27% next summer WestJet will launch a new daily summer service from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Dublin from next April, but is discontinuing its existing summer service from St John’s, Newfoundland to Dublin. The move will increase WestJet’s capacity from Atlantic Canada to Ireland by 27%, as the new Halifax service will be operated by a new Boeing 737-MAX aircraft. The Halifax flights will be timed to optimise connections with
Monday, November 19, 2018T2 Welcomes 80M Passengers Since Opening Eight Years Ago
T2 Welcomes 80M Passengers Since Opening Eight Years Ago Dublin Airport passenger numbers are up 60% since T2 opened in 2010 Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 has welcomed more than 80 million passengers since it opened eight years ago on November 19, 2010. Home to Aer Lingus, Emirates, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Norwegian, the multi award-winning passenger terminal facilitates flights to 94 destinations - 60 European, 14 in Britain, 17 in North America, one in the Middle East,
Monday, November 12, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes 14 New Services This Winter
Dublin Airport Welcomes 14 New Services This Winter Dublin Airport has almost 1.6 million extra seats across its route network this winter season, which represents a 12% increase in capacity compared to last year. There are 14 new services at Dublin Airport for this winter season. Four new services started recently - with Laudamotion launching a service to Vienna, Aeroflot starting a new route to Moscow and Ryanair adding Frankfurt and Luxembourg to its route network from Dublin. Ten services
Friday, November 09, 2018Sweet News For Passengers As Dublin Airport’s Nect-Air Honey Now On Sale At Marqette
Sweet News For Passengers As Dublin Airport’s Nect-Air Honey Now On Sale At Marqette Bees from hives on Dublin Airport lands, which produced their first batch of honey earlier this year, is now available for passengers to buy. The 100% natural Irish honey called Nect-Air is harvested from four hives housing more than a quarter of a million Irish dark native honey bees on airport owned land. The premium honey is now available in 340g jars to buy exclusively in Marqette restaurant in Terminal 1 at a
Tuesday, November 06, 2018Record Passenger Numbers in October at Dublin Airport
Record Passenger Numbers in October at Dublin Airport More than 2.8 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in October, which was a 9% increase on the same month last year. The increase in passenger numbers made it the busiest October in Dublin Airport’s 78-year history. The number of passengers flying to and from continental Europe increased by 8%, as almost 1.5 million passengers travelled to and from European destinations in October. More than 877,000 passengers travelled to and from UK
Tuesday, October 30, 2018daa Awards North Runway Construction Contract To Irish-Spanish Consortium
daa Awards North Runway Construction Contract To Irish-Spanish Consortium daa has awarded the main construction contract for Dublin Airport’s new North Runway to a joint venture comprising Irish firm Roadbridge and Spanish infrastructure company FCC Construcción (FCC). The contract is for the design and construction of the new 3.1km North Runway at Dublin Airport. Mobilisation and preparatory site works will begin immediately, and groundworks will start in January. Construction of the new runway is
Tuesday, October 30, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes New Airline Laudamotion
Dublin Airport Welcomes New Airline Laudamotion Dublin Airport is delighted to welcome Laudamotion’s new service between Dublin and Vienna. The Austrian airline will operate its year-round, daily service with an Airbus A320 aircraft. “Laudamotion is Dublin Airport’s fifth new airline customer this year and we are delighted to welcome it to Dublin and Ireland,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison. “Vienna is a beautiful city that is rich in culture and history and I have no doubt
Friday, October 26, 2018October Bank Holiday Figures Up 8% At Dublin Airport
October Bank Holiday Figures Up 8% At Dublin Airport More than 376,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this October Bank Holiday Weekend, from today Friday 26 to Monday 29 October, 2018. Passenger numbers are up 8% over the same weekend last year, according to Dublin Airport. “More than 2,500 flights are due to arrive and depart at Dublin Airport this weekend,” according to Dublin Airport spokesperson Siobhán O’Donnell. “We’re expecting an average of 95,000 passengers
Friday, October 26, 2018Consultation Begins On €900m Dublin Airport Capacity Expansion Plan
Consultation Begins On €900m Dublin Airport Capacity Expansion Plan daa has started formal consultations on a major capital investment programme for Dublin Airport, which has at its heart a €900 million capacity plan to help the airport grow to 40 million passengers a year. daa is proposing to invest about €400 million between 2020 and 2024 to deliver new capacity in the northern end of the airport close to Terminal 1, while about €500 million will be invested at the southern apron area close to
Thursday, October 18, 2018Dublin Airport Hosts Workshop with Analytics Institute to Improve Passenger Experience
Dublin Airport Hosts Workshop with Analytics Institute to Improve Passenger Experience Dublin Airport is hosting a workshop with the Analytics Institute to explore how insights and data can more effectively be used to improve all aspects of the passenger journey through the airport. The event will highlight the unique and diverse set of data that the airport environment generates and how Dublin Airport is using that for day-to-day airport operations planning. In addition, five interactive
Wednesday, October 17, 2018Dublin Airport’s Latest Art Installation Soars into Flight
Dublin Airport’s Latest Art Installation Soars into Flight Dublin Airport’s latest art installation – a mural entitled ‘Light Years’ by renowned artist James Earley - can now be enjoyed by passengers transiting between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The concept of Light Years focuses on the idea that time and light are intrinsically linked; light links our past to our present and our future. Earley, who was originally a graffiti artist, has been producing abstracted figurative works since
Thursday, October 11, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Route Expansion
Dublin Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Route Expansion Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement by Ryanair that it will significantly expand its route network from Dublin next summer. The airline will have nine new services at Dublin next summer: Bordeaux, Bournemouth, Cagliari, Frankfurt, Gothenburg, Lourdes, Luxembourg, London Southend and Thessaloniki. “Ryanair is an important customer and we are delighted to see it expand its route network from Dublin Airport next summer,” said Dublin
Monday, October 08, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes New Moscow Service
Dublin Airport Welcomes New Moscow Service Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement from Aeroflot at it is to operate a new service between Dublin and the Russian capital, Moscow. The daily seasonal service will operate from October 28, 2018 until March 30, 2019. “We are delighted to welcome Aerflot back to Dublin Airport with this direct connection to Moscow. The new service will further boost trade and tourism between Ireland and Russia,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent
Tuesday, October 02, 2018Ryanair Announces New Dublin - Bordeaux Summer Service
Ryanair Announces New Dublin - Bordeaux Summer Service Dublin Airport welcomes the announcement by Ryanair that it is to operate a twice weekly service to Bordeaux in France next summer. Ryanair's new route will operate from April as part of the summer schedule. Welcoming the new service Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said “We are delighted to see Ryanair’s route network go from strength to strength at Dublin Airport. Bordeaux is a wonderful region in France famous for its
Thursday, September 27, 2018Ryanair Announces New Dublin-Cagliari Summer Service
Ryanair Announces New Dublin-Cagliari Summer Service Dublin Airport welcomes the announcement by Ryanair that it is to operate a twice weekly seasonal service to Cagliari in Sardinia next summer. The new route will operate between July and August. Welcoming the new service Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said “We are delighted to see Ryanair’s route network go from strength to strength at Dublin Airport. Cagliari is steeped in history and culture and I have no doubt this new
Thursday, September 20, 2018Dublin Airport To Host Events Celebrating Culture Night 2018
Dublin Airport To Host Events Celebrating Culture Night 2018 Dublin Airport will host a series of events celebrating Culture Night 2018 this Friday evening September 21. This is the first time that Dublin Airport has participated in Culture Night and the events are taking place as part of Fingal County Council’s extensive programme to celebrate Irish culture, creativity and the arts. Talks on Dublin Airport’s history, a live performance by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Port Mearnóg and
Thursday, September 13, 2018Busiest August Ever At Dublin Airport
Busiest August Ever At Dublin Airport Dublin Airport welcomed more than 3.2 million passengers last month, making it the busiest August in the airport’s 78-year history. Passenger numbers increased by 6% last month helped by the introduction of 14 new routes over the summer period and extra capacity on more than 50 existing services. August was the second consecutive month that Dublin Airport has welcomed more than 3.2 million passengers. So far this year total passenger numbers are up 6%,
Thursday, September 13, 2018Dublin Airport’s Platinum Services Shortlisted for Two Global Awards
Dublin Airport’s Platinum Services Shortlisted for Two Global Awards Dublin Airport’s specialised VIP facility, Platinum Services has been shortlisted in two categories in this year’s International Customer Experience Awards. The International Customer Experience Awards recognise outstanding customer experience worldwide in a wide range of business areas. Platinum Services has been shortlisted in both the Customer Experience Team and the Business Change or Transformation categories. “It is an
Wednesday, September 12, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Aer Lingus’ Transatlantic Route Expansion
Dublin Airport Welcomes Aer Lingus’ Transatlantic Route Expansion Dublin Airport welcomes Aer Lingus’ announcement that it is to launch new direct services to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and Montreal, Canada next summer. Aer Lingus will operate both routes daily with a Boeing 757 aircraft to Minneapolis-St. Paul commencing on July 8 and Montreal with a new Airbus A321 long-range aircraft from August 8, 2019. Welcoming Aer Lingus’ announcement today, Dublin Airport Managing Director
Tuesday, September 11, 2018TAP To Launch Double Daily Dublin-Lisbon Service
TAP To Launch Double Daily Dublin-Lisbon Service Portuguese airline TAP is to launch a new double daily service between Dublin and Lisbon from next summer. The new route will bring additional choice for passengers travelling between Dublin and Lisbon and will also offer convenient onward connectivity to South America and other locations via TAP’s global network. “We’re delighted to welcome TAP back to Dublin Airport after an absence of more than a decade,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director
Wednesday, August 22, 2018Fingal Dublin Chamber Welcomes New Dallas Route at Dublin Airport
Fingal Dublin Chamber Welcomes New Dallas Route at Dublin Airport Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes American Airlines’ announcement that it is to operate a new Dublin-Dallas Fort Worth summer service from next June. The daily service will be Ireland’s first direct flight to Dallas, which is American’s largest hub for connecting traffic. It will improve connectivity from Ireland to the United States and Latin America. Dallas Fort Worth Airport is the twelfth largest airport in the world with almost 70
Friday, August 17, 2018DAA's Transfer Strategy Sees Jump In Passengers Through Dublin Airport
Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes the continued progress being made in increasing the number of transfer passengers coming through Dublin Airport. Figures released by Dublin Airport show that there was a 17% increase, to almost 1m passengers, in transfer traffic in the first 7 months of this year versus the same period last year. According to Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive Anthony Cooney: "The very strong growth figures for the year to date is further proof of Dublin's standing as an international
Wednesday, August 15, 2018July Was Dublin Airport’s Busiest Month Ever
July Was Dublin Airport’s Busiest Month EverDublin Airport welcomed more than 3.3 million passengers in July, making it the busiest month ever in the airport’s 78 year history. Passenger numbers increased by 7% compared to last July as Dublin Airport welcomed more than 100,000 passengers every day during the month. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe increased by 6%, with more than 1.8 million passengers travelling to European destinations.UK traffic increased by 3%, as more than 919,000
Monday, August 13, 2018Dublin Airport Opens New Transfer Facility
Dublin Airport Opens New Transfer Facility Dublin Airport has opened a new €16 million facility designed specifically for passengers who are transferring from one flight to another. Built adjacent to Pier 4 close to Terminal 2, the new transfer area will greatly enhance Dublin Airport’s ability to compete for transfer traffic between Europe and North America and improve the quality of the product available for transferring passengers. The new building has the capacity to welcome four times more
Thursday, August 02, 2018Record Bank Holiday Weekend Expected At Dublin Airport
Almost 422,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday, August 3 to Monday, August 6. Passenger figures are up 4% compared to the same weekend last year. Dublin Airport Communications Manager, Siobhán O’Donnell said this last bank holiday of the summer season will be busiest of the year with over 2,780 flights expected to arrive and depart over the weekend. “Large numbers are expected to travel through the airport this weekend so we
Monday, July 23, 2018History of Irish Surnames Celebrated at Dublin Airport
A collaboration of stunning illustrations to celebrate the history of well-known Irish surnames is now on display at the South Gates boarding area at Dublin Airport. This unique exhibition, which is called ‘All in a Name’, showcases seven real-life people and describes some of the history associated with their popular surnames dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The myths and legends linked to the O’Donnell’s of Donegal, the Byrne’s of Dublin, the O’Carroll’s in Tipperary, the Kelly’s in
Friday, July 20, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Norwegian’s Transatlantic Expansion
Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement by Norwegian that it is to increase capacity on its Dublin to Province Boston service by 40%. The airline will offer a year-round daily service between Dublin and Providence Boston, up from five per week currently, next summer. Welcoming the additional frequency, Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said “We are delighted to see Norwegian’s route network go from strength to strength at Dublin Airport. The increase in capacity on its Providence
Friday, July 20, 2018Dublin Airport Renews Carbon Reduction Accreditation
Dublin Airport has renewed its commitment to Airport’s Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) at Level 2 (Reduction) for another year. To achieve the accreditation, airports must map and measure the impact of airport activities in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. The certification provides a common framework for active carbon management and covers the operational activities that contribute most to carbon emissions. Currently, 125 airports in over 40 countries across the world
Thursday, July 19, 2018Dublin Airport Promotes Safety on the Airfield
Dublin Airport’s Airside Operations team held a Safety Awareness Day recently to promote and enhance the culture of safety on the airfield. More than 12,000 people from 470 companies work on or around the airfield at Dublin Airport and ensuring their safety as well as the safety of passengers, aircraft and vehicles is a key priority for the Airside Operations team. Dublin Airport Airside Manager Anthony Prior said “All airport staff have a duty to ensure the highest standards of safety are complied with
Wednesday, July 18, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Lufthansa Frankfurt Expansion
Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement by Lufthansa that it is to add a fifth daily service on its Dublin to Frankfurt route. This is the airline’s seventh expansion of services since 2014. The additional daily flight means that Lufthansa’s service between Dublin and Frankfurt will increase from 28 to 34 flights per week representing an increase in capacity of more than 20% when the winter schedule begins on October 28. Welcoming today’s announcement, Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent
Tuesday, July 10, 2018New Record for Dublin Airport in June
Dublin Airport welcomed more than 3.1 million passengers in June, which was a new monthly record for the airport and a 7% increase on the same period last year. The increase in passenger numbers made it the busiest June in the airport’s 78-year history. The number of passengers travelling to and from continental Europe grew by 6% with almost 1.7 million passengers travelling to and from European destinations. UK traffic grew by 3% as almost 873,000 passengers took flights to and from the UK in
Monday, July 09, 2018daa Appoints Ray Hernan As ARI Chief Executive
daa has announced that it has appointed Ray Hernan as Chief Executive Officer of its global travel retail business Aer Rianta International (ARI). Mr Hernan, who was recently Chief Executive of Bus Éireann, will take up his new role in August. Before joining Bus Éireann in late 2016, Mr Hernan held a number of executive roles in the retail sector, including Chief Executive of Arnotts, Director of Finance with Selfridges in the UK, and Chief Financial Officer at Irish retail group Brown Thomas. He also
Tuesday, June 26, 2018Dublin Airport Reduces Car Parks Energy Consumption By 80% With Lighting Upgrade
Dublin Airport has achieved an 80% saving in car park energy consumption thanks to an upgrade to the lighting and control systems used in one of the short-term and some of the long-term surface car parks. Previously car park lighting accounted for 45% of the airport’s car park energy consumption. The new system will reduce Dublin Airport’s annual primary energy consumption by a massive 2,411,247 kWh – the equivalent of about 1,200 floodlights. “We can now monitor the energy being used by the car
Friday, June 22, 2018Marqette Named World’s Best Airport Food Hall For Second Consecutive Year
Marqette at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 has been named the Airport Food Hall of the Year at the Moodie Davitt Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) Awards for the second year in a row. Recognising best practice in airport food and beverage, the FAB awards celebrate outstanding quality and innovation in the sector. Marqette, which is operated by the Michael JF Wright Hospitality Group, was shortlisted for the award from hundreds of entries, representing all sectors of the airport food and beverage sector
Thursday, June 21, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Norwegian’s New Route to Hamilton/Toronto
Dublin Airport welcomes today’s announcement from Norwegian that it is to operate a new direct daily year-round service to Hamilton Ontario (Toronto) from March 2019.The airline will operate its Dublin to Hamilton service with a new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.Welcoming the new route. Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said “Hamilton will be Dublin Airport’s fifth destination in Canada, offering further choice to the growing Canada-Ireland and Ireland-Canada markets and the overall transatlantic
Tuesday, June 19, 2018Record May Is 50th Consecutive Month Of Growth At Dublin Airport
Record May Is 50th Consecutive Month Of Growth At Dublin Airport A record 2.9 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in May, a 10% increase over the same month last year and the 50th consecutive month of growth at the airport. This sustained passenger growth over the past four years is the result of a combination of new airlines and route launches since 2014, according to Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison. “Dublin Airport has welcomed an extra 10 million passengers, 80 new
Tuesday, June 12, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes First Direct Flight To Beijing
Dublin Airport Welcomes First Direct Flight To BeijingDublin Airport is delighted welcome the launch of Hainan Airlines’ new direct service to Beijing.The year-round service is Dublin Airport’s first ever direct route to mainland China which is a major milestone for the entire Irish economy.Hainan will operate Dublin to Beijing direct with an Airbus A330 aircraft on Tuesdays and Saturdays and via Edinburgh on Thursdays and Sundays.Welcoming the new Dublin to Beijing service, Dublin Airport Managing Director
