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of DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, and has been vocal about the challenges the company faces due to outdated planning regulations that limit airport capacity and hinder investment in vital infrastructure. He expressed concerns over the restrictive 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport, which he believes is based on outdated assumptions, and has highlighted the need for modernization to support Ireland's connectivity and tourism sector.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

9,204

Power

Sentiment

4.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Ireland	2	4.50	0.18%	+0%	5,030,000	9,204	$5,100	9$
Totals	2				5,030,000	9,204	$5,100	9$

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Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of DAA who requested Jacobs not to attend a meeting. 4

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: the DAA-Kenny Jacobs row spills into court – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the DAA chairman who informed Mr Jacobs of his suspension. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA commits to pausing investigation into Kenny Jacobs pending hearing – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan was heavily involved in managing the rift between the board and Mr Jacobs. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA suspends chief executive Kenny Jacobs pending new investigation – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the non-executive chairman of DAA who has been managing the rift with Jacobs. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Dublin Airport Authority’s bitter boardroom rift with Kenny Jacobs nears its denouement – The Irish Times

Ireland: Basil Geoghegan is the chairman of the DAA who was asked by O’Brien for fresh efforts to settle the affair. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: DAA’s dispute with Kenny Jacobs nears endgame after day of developments – The Irish Times

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

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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

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