Basil Geoghegan
Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, and has been vocal about the challenges the company faces due to outdated planning regulations that limit airport capacity and hinder investment in vital infrastructure. He expressed concerns over the restrictive 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport, which he believes is based on outdated assumptions, and has highlighted the need for modernization to support Ireland's connectivity and tourism sector.
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Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA who requested Jacobs not to attend a meeting.
the DAA-Kenny Jacobs row spills into court – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-16
Basil Geoghegan is the DAA chairman who informed Mr Jacobs of his suspension.
DAA commits to pausing investigation into Kenny Jacobs pending hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Basil Geoghegan was heavily involved in managing the rift between the board and Mr Jacobs.
DAA suspends chief executive Kenny Jacobs pending new investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
Basil Geoghegan is the non-executive chairman of DAA who has been managing the rift with Jacobs.
Dublin Airport Authority’s bitter boardroom rift with Kenny Jacobs nears its denouement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA who was asked by O’Brien for fresh efforts to settle the affair.
DAA’s dispute with Kenny Jacobs nears endgame after day of developments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA board who is involved in discussions regarding Kenny Jacobs' exit deal.
DAA board pushes back as Minister suggests reconciliation with Kenny Jacobs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Chairman Basil Geoghegan represented the DAA during discussions about the exit deal.
DAA board views payout to CEO Kenny Jacobs as lower cost settlement option with reduced risks, minister told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
DAA chairman Basil Geoghegan was called in for talks with Minister O’Brien regarding issues at the company.
O’Brien says he had ‘detailed and frank’ talks with DAA chair and board over issues at company – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA who is involved in the discussions regarding the CEO's exit.
DAA turns down Oireachtas committee appearance over proposed CEO exit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA board, who presided over Kenny Jacobs's appointment.
How chief executive who ‘shook things up’ ran out of runway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Basil Geoghegan is the chair of the DAA board overseeing the situation with Kenny Jacobs.
DAA and Kenny Jacobs agree exit package of close to €1m, pending ministerial approval – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA board.
DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave his role – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Basil Geoghegan is the chair of the board that has been involved in the rift with Kenny Jacobs.
DAA chief Kenny Jacobs close to settlement to exit State-owned airport group – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA's board leading the representation in the ongoing negotiations.
DAA and Kenny Jacobs engage lawyers to resolve boardroom rift at airport operator – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA who stated that Kenny Jacobs complied with corporate governance requirements.
DAA chief told minister he had ‘no conflict of interest’ to declare despite airline shares – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
DAA chairman Basil Geoghegan criticized the planning system affecting Dublin Airport's operations.
DAA lands near €300m profit despite passenger cap limitations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01