asked the Minister for Transport and Power if Ireland has given formal approval to the new international standard for measuring sonic booms; and the nature of Ireland's obligation in this regard.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sonic Boom Measurement.
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I presume that the Deputy is referring to the standard for the measurement of physical properties of sonic boom issued by the International Organisation for Standardisation on 15th March, 1973. Ireland has approved the standard in question. Approval does not impose any specific obligations; it simply means that in monitoring sonic booms if they should occur, the booms will be measured in accordance with the terminology and measuring system set down in the international standard.