Government to legislate to raise passenger cap at Dublin AirportA 32 million passenger cap, a planning condition issued by the airport’s local authority, has long come under legal and political scrutinyView 2 Images Ireland, Dublin, Dublin International Airport, Terminal 2, exteriorThe Irish Government is to legislate to "address the passenger cap" at Dublin Airport. ‌A 32 million passenger cap, a planning condition issued by the airport’s local authority, has long come under legal and political scrutiny. ‌In a statement, he said: "This Government recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport as our primary international gateway, and the contribution it makes to our economy. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to working with stakeholders to achieve the objective of lifting the passenger cap at Dublin Airport as soon as possible. ‌Meanwhile, the Minister for Transport intends to progress "a targeted legislative solution to address the passenger cap".