The DAA chief executive, appointed in January 2023, brings a confrontational attitude from his time at Ryanair, advocating for faster airport planning to enhance Ireland's connectivity. He views the ongoing disputes with Fingal County Council as a necessary part of the process, asserting that the DAA must stand up for its interests. Jacobs stresses that while he respects local authorities, planning processes need to be expedited. His commitment is to ensure that the DAA grows its infrastructure despite the current challenges.
I would be sticking my elbows out, because I think we've taken shit in the past - and I think we now need to look after ourselves and do what's right for our business.
I don't think there's anything wrong with a local authority and a semi-state having a go at each other. I don't think we're at each other's throats yet.
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