John Curran
Question:625. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a second runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31747/18]
View answerThursday, 12 July 2018
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The daa - which has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport – announced the commencement of the North Runway project in April 2016. Preliminary works under the first phase of construction, including preparation of the site, realignment/building of new roads, fencing and landscaping, were completed in late 2017. The procurement process for the main construction works on the runway itself is now underway and is expected to be completed by Q3 2018 with construction to commence thereafter.
All pre-construction conditions attached to the 2007 planning permission were completed to the satisfaction of Fingal County Council prior to the commencement of preliminary works. This included the putting in place of a voluntary purchase scheme for dwellings, together with a property insulation scheme for homes and schools.
The daa has also undertaken a range of other measures to communicate with all stakeholders, e.g., written communications, newsletters, public meetings, information sessions and on-to-one meetings where requested. I have also personally met with a number of residents groups to hear their views and concerns and ensured that these concerns were passed on to the daa.
The daa expect that the runway will be operational in 2021.