Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2017
95. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the serious dissatisfaction of homeowners whose properties are subject to a buy-out to facilitate the development of the new runway; the lack of meaningful engagement by DAA on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14254/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project.
I have personally met with a number of the homeowners involved and I have ensured that these concerns were brought to the attention of daa.
I have since been advised by daa that there has been extensive engagement with local residents groups, the most recent of which included a full day session on 2 February 2017 where the approach to the Voluntary Dwelling Purchase Scheme was discussed in detail with the residents and their advisers. Following this, a meeting between daa's and the residents' advisers was held on 22 February and further engagement is planned to take place shortly.
I have been assured by daa that they are fully committed to meaningful engagement with all local residents groups in relation to the project.
