Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
213. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if planning permission or environmental or other impact assessments are required for major changes to flightpaths to and from airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15057/23]
View answerIn general terms changes to flightpaths are considered in the context of International Civil Aviation Organisation Guidance Material - Environmental Assessment of Proposed Air Traffic Management Operational Changes, subject to the overriding concern in their development being the safe operation of aircraft. Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) constructed by the Irish Aviation Authority Air Navigation Service Provider are also measured for flight efficiency.
With respect to Dublin Airport, the Airport Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 provides a wholly independent aircraft noise regulation process in accordance with EU Regulation 598/2014, ensuring that development at Dublin Airport is subject to assessment and mitigation in respect of the impact of associated aircraft movements on the noise environment around Dublin Airport.
