Dublin Airport Authority operates Dublin and Cork airports in Ireland and has significant overseas businesses through its ARI and Daa International subsidiaries.
Dublin and Cork airports are the two largest airports in the Republic of Ireland, welcoming a combined 27.1 million passengers in 2015. ARI is a leading international travel retailer, with operations in 10 countries and also hold the Group’s 20% stake in Düsseldorf Airport. Daa International is an airport management, aviation advisory services, and training business.
The Group’s core purpose is to connect Ireland with the world and its vision is to be an airport industry leader that will grow its business by delivering great service and value for airlines, passengers, and business partners. They have a strong commercial focus and work closely with their customers and stakeholders to help meet their needs in a dynamic marketplace.
Daa had a turnover of €680 million in 2015 as its commercial and retail revenues increased by 30% and aeronautical revenues increased by 8%. Group profit after tax was €61 million. The Group employs 2,500 people at its Irish airports and has a further 800 people working for its international businesses.
