Terminal 2 of Dublin Airport was also evacuated for a time on Saturday following concern over a piece of baggage.

The airline allows each passenger to bring one free carry-on bag on board, but these bags must be capable of fitting under each passenger’s seat.

The airline said the scheme helps reduce delays, but insists most passengers follow the rules.

Previous planning permission had allowed 65 flights between 11pm and 7am but that will now rise to 98.

Fingal County Council has given the DAA two years to adhere to the passenger cap, which is a planning condition.

Judge John Brennan had said that if William Horn, 29, of Stone Rings Lane, Harrowgate, England, donated €500 to a Dublin charity, he would be spared a criminal record.

Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly took a tour of the facility on Tuesday

It is believed that a white van crossed a grass area on the main road into the airport and crashed through the perimeter fence.

Data published by the Central Statistics Office revealed that only 30,330 new homes were completed last year

Darragh O’Brien was speaking at the opening of Dublin Airport’s solar farm

As of today, almost 80 per cent of Ryanair’s 200 million passengers already use a digital boarding pass.

Former owner of Aer Arann and Aer Lingus Regional, Padraig O’Ceidigh, said airlines should be taking more responsibility.

Ryanair said flight prices will rise again in the New Year.

The PSNI said four people have been charged with drugs offences.

The positions offer a starting salary of €17.47 per hour.

The airport operator said the power cut caused issues with its back-up generators.

Passengers have been advised to travel to the airport as normal.

James Lawless made the remarks amid a long-running dispute over a passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

The Finance Minister said the cap should be lifted for economic growth, connectivity and tourism.

Waterford Airport was raised in the Dáil by Deputy Cullinane last week from which many learned that the Government has not had the relevant information to make an informed decision on the business plan submitted by the Airport Board 

One man said he witnessed a bottle being thrown and staff raising their voices.

Dublin Airport has submitted an application to Fingal County Council to expand its capacity to 40 million passengers per annum.

A Gatwick Airport spokesperson said one flight was cancelled and two were diverted from Gatwick.

DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs said a cap on passenger numbers would reduce connectivity and move flights to other hubs such as Manchester and Edinburgh.