Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
106 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Defence further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 209 of 2 March 2004, if a map forming part of the said draft order indicated a proposal to designate four sub-areas in the vicinity of Baldonnel Aerodrome; if so, the proposed height restriction on building development within each such sub-area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8467/04]
View answerThe draft protected area order proposed in the 1950s, which was not promulgated, provided for four sub areas in the general environs of Baldonnel Aerodrome. The proposed height restrictions were area A: any height; area B: any height greater than 35 feet; area C: any height greater than 35 feet if the elevation is greater than 375 feet; and area D: any height greater than 35 feet if the elevation is greater than 475 feet. The current safety policy reflects best international practice in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards and recommendations and provides for military training in the area.
