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daa, the operator of Dublin Airport, has announced that applications are now open for its Community Fund, with half a million euro (€500,000) available this year to support community and voluntary projects in areas neighbouring the airport.

Fingal Chamber welcomed business leaders from across the region this morning for a high-level briefing with Dublin Airport Managing Director Gary McLean, who outlined the airport’s long-term vision for sustainable growth, infrastructure investment and Ireland’s future connectivity needs.

Commenting as the EU-Mercosur trade agreement provisionally enters into force today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland, said the Agreement represents a significant commercial opportunity for Irish exporters and importers, many of whom are actively preparing to diversify beyond traditional markets.

daa has reported a strong performance for 2025, with record passenger numbers of 39.9 million travelling through Dublin and Cork airports. The Group delivered €1.18 billion in turnover, €401 million in EBITDA and €230 million in profit after tax. Significant investment of €272 million was made to enhance infrastructure, improve passenger experience and support future growth, while maintaining high ...

EirGrid has announced an update on the Fingal to East Meath Grid Reinforcement Project, a critical upgrade to support growing electricity demand in the region. The project includes a new transmission substation west of Swords, with Site E identified as the preferred location within Zone 1 following consultation and assessment. It will help deliver reliable electricity to homes, schools and ...

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has issued a contract notice to begin procurement of the M500 Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) Public Private Partnership for MetroLink, representing the largest and most significant contract in the programme. The availability‑based PPP will appoint a single consortium to design, supply, finance, operate and maintain the metro’s rolling ...

Fingal Chamber is inviting members and the wider business community to an exclusive Dublin Airport Business Briefing featuring Gary McLean, Managing Director of Dublin Airport, offering direct insight into the future of Ireland’s most important international gateway and its role in driving regional and national economic growth.

Skillnet Ireland hosted an enterprise event as part of its National Roadshow 2026 in Dublin. The event, which was co-hosted with Fingal Chamber Skillnet, CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet, with support from the Dublin Regional Skills Forum, was attended by business leaders, skills stakeholders and industry representatives from Fingal and the North East region, who came together to explore ...

Fingal County Council, in partnership with Meath County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), is moving ahead with the next stage of plans to improve travel along the N3 between the M50 and Clonee.

Chambers Ireland, the network that represents businesses across Ireland, has today welcomed the government's interventions on fuel costs and urged protestors to end the disruption that has brought many parts of the country to a standstill over recent days.