RTE
07 May 2025
An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to daa, the operator of Dublin airport, for a planned expansion of the airport's existing US Customs Pre-Clearance and Border Protection facility.
The granting of permission by An Bord Pleanála overturns a planning refusal by Fingal Co Council for the planned extension issued in July 2023.
In its decision, the appeals board also concluded that the proposal would not give rise to unacceptable impacts on traffic safety and convenience during the construction phase and operation and would not detract from the visual amenities or character of the area.
The CBP facilities at Dublin and Shannon airports allow US bound passengers to undertake all US immigration, customs and agriculture inspections at the airports prior to departure.
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