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of DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, and has been vocal about the challenges the company faces due to outdated planning regulations that limit airport capacity and hinder investment in vital infrastructure. He expressed concerns over the restrictive 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport, which he believes is based on outdated assumptions, and has highlighted the need for modernization to support Ireland's connectivity and tourism sector.

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Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA board who is involved in discussions regarding Kenny Jacobs' exit deal. 5

Darragh O Brien Kenny Jacobs Micheal Martin Jack Chambers

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA board pushes back as Minister suggests reconciliation with Kenny Jacobs – The Irish Times

Ireland: Chairman Basil Geoghegan represented the DAA during discussions about the exit deal. 5

Kenny Jacobs Darragh O Brien Jack Chambers Ken Spratt Paula Cogan Karen Morton Risteard Sheridan

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA board views payout to CEO Kenny Jacobs as lower cost settlement option with reduced risks, minister told – The Irish Times

Ireland: DAA chairman Basil Geoghegan was called in for talks with Minister O’Brien regarding issues at the company. 6

Darragh O Brien Kenny Jacobs Jack Chambers Kieran Mulvey

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: O’Brien says he had ‘detailed and frank’ talks with DAA chair and board over issues at company – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA who is involved in the discussions regarding the CEO's exit. 5

Kenny Jacobs Darragh O Brien Jack Chambers Siobhan Griffin

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA turns down Oireachtas committee appearance over proposed CEO exit – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA board, who presided over Kenny Jacobs's appointment. 5

Kenny Jacobs Darragh O Brien Jack Chambers Mairead Farrell Cian Beecher Kieran Mulvey Joe Gill Gerry Mcdermott Sarah Ryan

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How chief executive who ‘shook things up’ ran out of runway – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chair of the DAA board overseeing the situation with Kenny Jacobs. 5

Kenny Jacobs Darragh O Brien Jack Chambers Kieran Mulvey Peter Dunne Nick Cole Ray Hernan Vincent Harrison Miriam Ryan Gary Mclean John Brennan Siobhan Griffin Niall Mccarthy

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA and Kenny Jacobs agree exit package of close to €1m, pending ministerial approval – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA board. 5

Kenny Jacobs Darragh O Brien Jack Chambers Kieran Mulvey Mark Connaughton Dalton Philips

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave his role – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chair of the board that has been involved in the rift with Kenny Jacobs. 5

Kenny Jacobs Dalton Philips Mark Connaughton Kieran Mulvey Darragh O Brien

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA chief Kenny Jacobs close to settlement to exit State-owned airport group – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA's board leading the representation in the ongoing negotiations. 5

Kenny Jacobs Kieran Mulvey Darragh O Brien Jack Chambers Cian Beecher

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA and Kenny Jacobs engage lawyers to resolve boardroom rift at airport operator – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA who stated that Kenny Jacobs complied with corporate governance requirements. 5

Kenny Jacobs Eamon Ryan Liam O Gradaigh

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA chief told minister he had ‘no conflict of interest’ to declare despite airline shares – The Irish Times