The McEvaddy brothers planned €2bn third terminal at Dublin Airport has been questioned by a report from CAPA highlighting significant obstacles such as cooperation with DAA and questions over who would operate it. “The logical response would be Ryanair, but the airline has never come close to doing what it has threatened to do at several airports over the years”.
The DAA bid less than €70 million for the 260 acres of land owned by McEvaddy brothers last year, with the land being put up for sale with an estimated price tag of €210 million.
A planning application for the development of a new terminal, hotel, office space, and cargo terminal has been submitted by a company controlled by the McEvaddys.
CAPA questions who would operate the terminal if it is built, suggesting Ryanair as a potential operator,
The DAA maintains that it doesn’t currently need a third terminal and will build one beside its existing terminals when required. A statement said: “DAA’s focus is on our own infrastructure application, which is well developed and based on the practical needs of passengers and airlines.”
