Overview
- Kenny Jacobs has filed High Court proceedings seeking reinstatement as chief executive of daa, operator of Dublin and Cork airports.
- He is seeking an injunction to block any investigation unless an independent and impartial decision‑maker is appointed.
- His legal team argues the board has prejudged his removal and that the proposed process is tainted by objective bias.
- Jacobs also seeks to restore access to premises and company systems and to have his suspension declared unlawful.
- Judge Emily Farrell granted permission to serve the proceedings, and counsel alleged harmful media leaks of the suspension; the case returns to court on Monday.