Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2017
549. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will next meet the CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority; if he will raise the timeframe for works on the main runway and for the proposed second main runway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50156/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have already met with Dalton Philips, CEO of daa, soon after his appointment to the post. In addition, there is a well established framework for regular engagement between officials in my Department and senior management of daa covering a broad range of issues, as appropriate.
daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including all elements of the North Runway project and the maintenance of the existing runway infrastructure.
I understand that work to resurface Dublin Airport’s main runway is more than two-thirds complete. The 18-month project, which started in November 2016, will also involve an upgrade of the runway's ground lighting system and a full replacement of all cabling and ducting.
The first work package for the North Runway Project (which includes site clearance, new road construction and services diversions) is almost complete. The procurement process for the main contract for runway and taxiway works is currently underway with a view to commencing construction by the end of next year. The North Runway is due to become operational in 2021.
