Dublin Airport CEO Kenny Jacobs says a decision will have to be made quickly by Fingal County Council and An Board Pleanála to prevent flight numbers being reduced over the next two years.
He said if the 32m passenger cap at the airport is not increased, there could be implications for jobs and the economy.
“If that happens in early 2024, by the middle of the year we don’t have to worry, but if it takes years for that planning to be granted then we will be managing capacity at Dublin Airport,” he said.
“Then there’s a risk that there’ll be a reduction in flights because airlines will move capacity off the island.
“That will damage connectivity to Ireland, it will damage the economy, it will stop new jobs being created and it will also hurt our sustainability ambitions.”
