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Dublin Airport plans to introduce paid drop-off and pick-up zones after pandemic

Toll booths would be installed as part of the new system, with a free option available in one of the long-term car parks.

DUBLIN AIRPORT IS seeking planning permission to install paid drop-off and pick-up zones in a bid to reduce the number of car journeys and encourage passengers to make use of public transport.

A spokesperson for DAA said the new system would not be introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, but works will take place shortly if the project receives approval from planning authorities. She said similar zones with charges are already in use in other airports in Ireland such as Cork and Belfast International.

Under the new system, paid drop-off and pick-up zones, with toll booths that accept tags, card and cash payments, would operate in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Currently, private cars are permitted to drop off in front of both terminals at Dublin Airport but no private vehicle pick up is permitted in these locations.

DAA said the current system has been “abused by some for several years”, with cars stopping to wait for pick-ups or circling the campus roads several times before they finally collect their party.

A free option will continue to be available in a dedicated area in the Express Red long-term car park, which has a shuttle bus service to both terminals. A new reduced fee 30-minute parking period will also be introduced in the short-term car parks.

The DAA spokesperson said revenue generated from the new system will be ring-fenced and will be invested in a series of sustainability initiatives at Dublin Airport.

These include a proposed new solar farm at Dublin Airport, the conversion of the airport’s car park and staff shuttle bus fleet from diesel to low emission vehicles, and the installation of more electric vehicle charging points at the airport’s car parks.

DAA has lodged a planning application with Fingal County Council for the required infrastructure to introduce the new system, which includes changes to the internal campus road network, new exit lanes and new barriers on the main exit road at Dublin Airport.

“It will be more efficient to complete the construction work during the current downturn in passenger numbers, as it will have significantly less disruption on the airport road network,” the spokesperson said.

“There has already been a shift in the patterns of surface access travel to Dublin Airport in recent years, as the share of private car trips has declined significantly.

“In 2006, 44% of people used private cars to access the airport, but this had fallen to 32% by 2019. Last year, 32% of passengers made their journey to Dublin Airport by bus, while 21% took a taxi. About 6% made the journey in a hire car, while 2% of passengers used a motorbike or bicycle.

“Passengers who park and fly make two car journeys to and from Dublin Airport, but those who use a private vehicle drop off and pick up generate four separate car journeys to and from the airport.”

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    Mute gary kelly
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:24 PM

    The man has had nearly every Victorias secret model going. He deserves an Oscar for that alone.LEGEND!!!!

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    Mute Mick
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:46 PM

    He was fantastic in Blood Diamond. If Denzel got one for Training Day then Leonardo Di Caprio deserves several.

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    Mute Mark Ryan
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:51 PM

    well said.. Training day was absolute drivel…… But it wasn’t the acting densel got it for that year which is a shame, as it tarnishes his award….

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    Mute Richard Cynical
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    Oct 24th 2015, 7:37 AM

    just give the man an Oscar

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:27 PM

    Should have got the gong for django.. He was immense in that..

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    Mute Karol Doran
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 9:33 PM

    He stole the show. Incredible performance.

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    Mute Supernova
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:18 PM

    How he hasn’t got an Oscar yet is beyond me, he should be in with a shout out his year with this film look epic. Watched beasts of no nation on Netflix last night, and the supporting actor, just a kid (Abraham attah) deserves an Oscar for his performance, best child acting I’ve ever seen.

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    Mute Margaret Daly
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:26 PM

    last one seen shutter island. brilliant!

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    Mute mike litoris
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:29 PM

    He should have got an Oscar for basketball diaries.

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    Mute Alan O'Driscoll
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:34 PM

    What film would ya give him the oscar for though? Whilst I love pretty much all of his work, I don’t think I’ve seen him in a quintessential Oscar role until this one.

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    Mute Deborah Behan
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:36 PM

    He should have got one for Wolf of Wall Street, epic film.

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:41 PM

    he studied the YouTube video of “the drunkest man in the world” before doing the drunk/drug drinking scene lol

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    Mute Alan O'Driscoll
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:42 PM

    Yeah, immense film but not really an oscar performance. His performance in that is never gonna be better than the McConaissance in Dallas Buyers club.

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    Mute Karol Doran
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 9:35 PM

    He should have gotten best supporting oscar for his role in Django Unchained.

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    Mute Colm Connolly
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 11:43 PM

    no Christopher waltz fulles deserved his oscar from the same movie

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    Mute Alan Walsh
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:11 PM

    It looks claaaaaaaass

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    Mute Beachmaster
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:29 PM

    Jesus, give him an Oscar before he does something silly.

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    Mute Jamsey
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:34 PM

    Before??? Did you read the article?? The lad has gone full “Daniel Day Lewis”….

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    Mute Eamonn Connaghan
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 9:08 PM

    Never, ever, go full Daniel day Lewis.

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    Oct 24th 2015, 12:51 AM

    ain’t nottin but a ting ain’t nottin but a ting

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    Mute Eugene Walsh
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 9:04 PM

    Should a got ozzie for this boys life . A mediocre movie but his acting at that age alongside De Niro and the kicking De Niro gave him was pretty intense

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:32 PM

    ditto for wolf of wall street

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    Mute John Collins
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:33 PM

    He should have gotten the Oscar for Revolutionary Road and Django Unchained. Also, eating bison liver isn’t a big deal.

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    Oct 24th 2015, 9:00 AM

    Ya but eating raw bison liver is a big deal.

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:26 PM

    The poor divil! I sincerely hope his wage helps dull this dreadfully traumatic experience.

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 11:32 PM

    Had the pleasure of meeting him once in new York city , very down to earth guy and no bull shit out of him either , very witty

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:13 PM

    He should try acting

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:51 PM

    When he’s finished riding his supermodel girlfriend on a private yacht,hopefully he’ll take the time to log into the journal and read your comment. That will get his motivation for success going.

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 9:16 PM

    Mike, if you were here, I would munch on you till dawn.

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:42 PM

    Inarittu is a total fraud. 21 Grams, Babel, Birdman. The emperor wearing absolutely no clothes. I suspect this will be drivel as well. I like DiCaprio but his quality control is gone to the dogs lately.

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    Mute Karol Doran
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 9:37 PM

    Nonsense. I can’t remember him ever doing a poor movie. He produces non stop quality performances.

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    Mute William Boyd
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    Oct 23rd 2015, 10:27 PM

    Have to agree with Alan about the director a bit like that Wes Anderson another emperor with no clothes.

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 11:49 PM

    I like the grand Budapest hotel in fairness.

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    Oct 24th 2015, 12:18 AM

    From a personal perspective Paddy for me it was like pulling teeth with a pliers without anesthetic.

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:13 PM

    Anything for an Oscar

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    Oct 24th 2015, 9:58 AM

    I know a lot of jokes are made about Leo’s failures at Oscar level but regardless he does have one of the most impressive backlog of film around – this looks to continue that with this. I really like him and hope this gets him the Oscar nod

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    Oct 23rd 2015, 8:29 PM

    Dances With Bears?

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    Oct 24th 2015, 7:28 AM

    Fassbender as Jobs willl be a condender too, he looks like he nails the role

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    Oct 24th 2015, 9:01 AM

    He was nominared for best supporting actor in “whats eating gilbert grape”. He should have won for definate but didn’t and that was 20 years ago. He is constantly snubbed at the oscars so they must have a problem with him. The only film he wasn’t amazing in was titanic and I don’t blame him for that

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    Oct 24th 2015, 8:32 AM

    Superb actor

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    Oct 24th 2015, 10:32 PM

    Is he mad?

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