Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2006
237 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the agency which is responsible for monitoring the fumes and pollution arising from jets taking off over houses adjacent to aerodromes; the recourse a householder has if they believe that pollution levels are of a dangerous concentration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25099/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Air Pollution Act 1987, primary responsibility for monitoring air quality, as well as the nature, extent and effects of emissions, is assigned to local authorities. Local authorities also have enforcement powers under the Act, including power to require measures to be taken to prevent or limit air pollution. Any person concerned about the effects of fumes or pollution from any source on the ambient air quality should raise the matter with the local authority concerned.
