A total of 115 flights were cancelled at Dublin Airport as of 8pm yesterday evening due to high winds brought by Storm Amy. Meanwhile, 18 inbound flights were diverted to other airports, and many outbound and inbound flights were experiencing delays due to the weather conditions affecting several airports across Ireland and the UK. This resulted in many passengers stranded at Dublin Airport terminals awaiting rebooking arrangements following cancellations or waiting for their delayed flights.
The MetroLink plans to provide a high-frequency rail connection from Swords to Charlemont, linking Dublin Airport with the city centre and reducing pressure on the existing Luas and bus networks. There will be 16 stations along the route from Swords to Ranelagh, most of which will be underground. An Coimisiun Pleanala decided to grant permission generally in accordance with an inspector's recommendation, which is contained in a 1,600 page report.
Oscar Wilde famously noted that there's only one thing worse than being talked about - not being talked about at all. This resonates with Ireland's aviation discussions, particularly regarding Dublin Airport, which have been extensive but often lacking in substance.