Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2017
61. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to representatives of an organisation (details supplied) being included in the collaborative group that will be developing the noise management regime for Dublin Airport in accordance with EU Directive 598/2014 and the requirement for consultation with local residents. [6030/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is proposed that the legislation currently in preparation in my Department, in consultation with the Attorney General's Office, will outline requirements concerning the collaborative working arrangements to apply between the Competent Authority and the various statutory bodies that have roles and expertise in relation to noise management, in particular An Bord Pleanála, Fingal County Council and the Environmental Protection Agency. Insofar as public consultation arrangements are concerned, the Competent Authority will also be required to organise consultation processes to secure the views of all concerned stakeholders, including from local residents and businesses. The detailed public consultation requirements and mechanisms will be defined legislatively for the Competent Authority in order that all concerned parties have full clarity of the regime and can provide the necessary inputs and advices at clearly defined stages of the overall regulatory process.
