Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2016
474. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views in relation to information (details supplied) compiled from information provided at the DAA's October 2016 consultation sessions regarding the new major runway, which shows that more sustainable development can take place without lifting the planning conditions. [33353/16]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project.
It is my understanding that daa have recently consulted with the local community on the 'Proposal to Change Permitted Operations' regarding their stated intention to seek to change two of the conditions attached to the planning permission for the runway. All of the responses that emerged from this consultation with stakeholders are now being reviewed and considered in finalising the assessment methodology and content of the EIS.
This initiative is in addition to daa's ongoing engagement on mitigation measures, including a home sound insulation scheme and a voluntary dwelling purchase scheme, which are required as part of the planning permission for Runway North.
Also, on 22 September 2016, I published a policy statement about new arrangements that I intend to put in place in relation to determining what operating restrictions are appropriate at Dublin Airport. These arrangements will ensure that the concerns of residents in the area, including those raised by the Deputy, are given due consideration.
