Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022
151. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Dublin Airport Authority have been issued with a warning letter by the planning department of Fingal County Council in relation to many issues being caused to residents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60607/22]
View answerdaa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including operational matters related to the North Runway.
My department is aware that concerns have been raised around the current flight path operations from the new North Runway.
daa has advised my department that it is aware of concerns raised with regard to divergence of flights in some instances from expected flight paths. daa is engaging with the IAA on the development of alterations to the flight paths to ensure as close alignment as possible with those previously consulted on and used as part of the planning process. This process requires aviation safety regulatory approval and that process has commenced. daa is committed to resolving this matter as soon as possible.
All planning matters, including amendments to planning conditions, appeals or enforcement of decisions are matters for the relevant independent statutory bodies.
My department understands that daa continues to engage with the relevant statutory authorities, as appropriate, around all matters related to the North Runway operations.
