Kenny Jacobs
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), where he oversees operations and strategic planning. Under his leadership, DAA has been proactive in addressing the challenges posed by passenger limits at Dublin Airport, advocating for an increase in capacity to accommodate growing travel demand. Jacobs has expressed concerns about the lengthy planning processes that could delay the resolution of the passenger cap issue, which may affect future airline operations and airport expansion. His insights are critical as Dublin Airport anticipates a surge in passenger numbers in the coming years, and he is actively involved in discussions with government officials regarding lifting the cap.
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Former chief executive Kenny Jacobs left DAA in a voluntary deal.
Businessman Peter Cross exits DAA board – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-05
Kenny Jacobs will receive a sum in the region of €480,000 from DAA after standing down as chief executive.
Kenny Jacobs agrees to €480,000 DAA settlement, bringing an end to protracted row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Kenny Jacobs is the former DAA chief executive who settled his case against the airports company.
Both sides in Kenny Jacobs row step back from brink of costly litigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Kenny Jacobs will 'voluntarily step down' as chief executive of DAA after he settled a lawsuit brought against the State airport operator.
Kenny Jacobs to step down as DAA CEO after High Court action settled – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who is currently involved in a legal dispute regarding his suspension.
the DAA-Kenny Jacobs row spills into court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Kenny Jacobs is the suspended chief executive of the DAA, which runs Dublin and Cork airports.
Friday’s top stories in 10 minutes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who is currently involved in a legal case seeking to lift his suspension from the company.
DAA commits to pausing investigation into Kenny Jacobs pending hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Kenny Jacobs faced a serious rift with the board of DAA, leading to a mediation deal.
Tariffs, turbulence and turmoil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs was suspended on full pay, setting in motion a new investigation into his conduct after months of turmoil in the State airports group.
Minister will not reconsider his refusal to approve Kenny Jacobs’s €1m DAA exit package – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Kenny Jacobs has been suspended on full pay, setting in motion a new investigation into his conduct after months of turmoil in the State airports group.
DAA suspends chief executive Kenny Jacobs pending new investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of Dublin Airport Authority facing suspension amid a boardroom rift.
Dublin Airport Authority’s bitter boardroom rift with Kenny Jacobs nears its denouement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who is facing suspension pending a new investigation.
DAA’s dispute with Kenny Jacobs nears endgame after day of developments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA whose position is under scrutiny amid ongoing board discussions.
DAA appoints new deputy CEO amid ongoing uncertainty over position of CEO Kenny Jacobs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who is involved in a severance deal that was blocked by the Minister for Transport.
Severance deal of near €1m for DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs off the table – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-10
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who is facing a blocked exit package by Minister Darragh O’Brien.
Potential litigation looms as Minister blocks near-€1m exit package for DAA chief Kenny Jacobs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who is at the center of a proposed exit deal.
DAA board pushes back as Minister suggests reconciliation with Kenny Jacobs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12Kenny Jacobs is due to leave the airport authority in January after a rift with the DAA board over his management style.
Michael O’Leary attacks DAA over departure of CEO Kenny Jacobs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Kenny Jacobs is the former chief executive of DAA, criticized by Michael O'Leary for his management decisions.
Ryanair profits surge 42% to €2.54bn as airline increases fares 13% over last year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Kenny Jacobs was found unsuitable to continue as chief executive of DAA before entering talks for a settlement 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
Kenny Jacobs, the chief executive of DAA, is involved in a dispute with the board of the airport operator.
O’Brien says he had ‘detailed and frank’ talks with DAA chair and board over issues at company – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who has reached an exit agreement with the board.
DAA turns down Oireachtas committee appearance over proposed CEO exit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of State-owned airport operator DAA, who recently agreed to leave his post amid board tensions.
How chief executive who ‘shook things up’ ran out of runway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs said Cork Airport 'won’t be far behind' in adopting new technology.
Dublin Airport eases liquids and gels rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who has reached an exit agreement pending ministerial approval.
DAA and Kenny Jacobs agree exit package of close to €1m, pending ministerial approval – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA and is in talks that could lead to him leaving the organization after less than three years.
Why is Kenny Jacobs in the DAA departure lounge so early into his contract? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of airport operator DAA and is involved in settlement proposals to leave his role.
DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave his role – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13Kenny Jacobs is close to finalising a deal to leave the State-owned operator of Dublin and Cork airports by mutual agreement with the board.
DAA chief Kenny Jacobs close to settlement to exit State-owned airport group – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of DAA who is engaged in negotiations amid a serious rift with the board.
DAA and Kenny Jacobs engage lawyers to resolve boardroom rift at airport operator – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11Kenny Jacobs is the chief executive of the DAA, facing challenges related to airport growth and board tensions.
Rift opens up between DAA board and its CEO Kenny Jacobs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10
Kenny Jacobs, chief executive of the DAA, personally apologised to every customer who was overcharged.
Dublin Airport apologises and promises €350,000 in parking refunds after overcharging customers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10