IAA take note
On Sunday afternoon, RTE Aertel carried a story, Quoting the IAA that after the effective closure of Dublin Airport from 2330 Saturday to 0630 Sunday, there would be no more disruption to aircraft as staffing levels were 'normal'.
To clarify with some facts. No ATC service was available due to only 3 of 5 controllers on duty during the night. Service resumed at 0600 when rostered morning duties started.
Between 0600 and 2400 on Sunday there were 22 of 27 controllers on duty - hardly 'normal' staffing levels.
This led to single sector capacity for most of the period with significant delays to many aircraft.
565 landing and take offs took place at Dublin during these 18 hours, despite the flow restrictions and staff shortages - An average of just over 30 an hour.
Quite a few flights also landed after midnight due to knock on effects of the days restrictions.
Despite the staff shortages people are working hard.
IAA take note. We know its hard to admit when you've made a mistake and to be fair there are signs your position is softening. But you need to get your controller staff on board to sort this out. Show some courage and imagination.