Community Engagement

Engaging and Supporting our Local Communities

Dublin Airport is one of the most important economic assets in the country, providing an essential service that connects Ireland to the world. It supports almost 130,000 jobs and contributes €9.8 billion annually to the national economy.

The airport is a neighbour to many communities on whom we depend to operate the airport on a daily basis. Our policy to promote positive development in education, literacy, sports and the arts in our local communities has always been part of the culture of Dublin Airport.

We have a long-standing track record of working with many communities across North Dublin, with a particularly close association with our neighbours in Cloghran, St. Margaret’s, Swords, Portmarnock, Malahide and Santry. We aim to continually support and engage with local schools, community groups and projects in these areas and beyond, through the implementation of a variety of initiatives such as our community fund, educational programmes and dedicated engagement forums.

Community Fund

The airport’s €10 million Community Fund was launched in 2017 with an annual investment of €400,000 over 25 years. Support is focused on areas including environment and sustainability, sports and recreation, social inclusion and community development, health and well-being, and culture and heritage.

The Community Fund supports projects in neighbouring communities around Dublin Airport, many of which Dublin Airport has been the main sponsor for several years.

You can find out more about the Community Fund here.

Community Engagement

We understand that a balance needs to be achieved in operating an international airport and the needs of our local communities. This is why Dublin Airport has an open-door policy where we are happy to meet our neighbours on a one-to-one basis or in community groups. Click here for Dublin Airport's Approach to Community Engagement.

Dublin Airport Environmental Working Group

The Dublin Airport Environmental Working Group (DAEWG) (formerly known as the Dublin Airport Stakeholder Forum) was established in 2004 and focuses on issues such as noise, air quality monitoring and the development of airport infrastructure. It is independently chaired and includes representatives from community groups across North Dublin including Portmarnock, Malahide, St. Margaret’s, Swords and Santry, as well as representatives from Dublin Airport, Fingal County Council and Air Nav Ireland.

The group was formed to ensure that all stakeholders could meet in a non-adversarial and information-exchanging format to focus on matters of business that were of ongoing concern to community representatives.

Meeting Minutes from both the DASF and DAEWG are available here.

Community Liaison Group

The St. Margaret’s Community Liaison Group (CLG) was established in 2016 and comprises representatives from the local community, daa and Fingal County Council.

Since its inception, the group has been focusing on many areas of interest to the local community including airport operations and future plans. Where required, experts attend the meetings to provide an opportunity for a detailed discussion on a topic that is deemed to be of particular interest to the group.

This is a hugely beneficial forum that facilitates information exchange and provides a solid platform for all three bodies to communicate in an open and transparent manner.

The group’s meeting documentation is available here.

Dublin Airport News - Your Community Newsletter

In Summer 2024, Dublin Airport were delighted to relaunch the 'Dublin Airport News'.

Previously distributed in Summer and Winter editions, this newsletter is delivered to over 40,000 homes in local communities across North County Dublin.

Each edition highlights recent news at Dublin Airport including Airport visits, Sustainability Initiatives and Sponsorship and local events, along with key airport information and fun competitions for adults and children.

To view the recent edition, please click here.