Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 51:

In page 14, to delete lines 5 to 11 and substitute the following: “(17) Subject to subsection (18), a noise mitigation measure to be introduced by virtue of a regulatory decision adopted under subsection (15)(a)shall—

(a) if no appeal under section 10is made, within the appropriate period referred to in section 10(2)(a), against such regulatory decision, come into effect on the expiration of such appropriate period, and

(b) after so coming into effect, remain in effect until revoked, or revoked and replaced, by the competent authority or the appeal body.”.

I agree in principle with amendments Nos. 52, 53 and 56, which have been tabled by Deputies Clare Daly and Munster. During a briefing with officials, Deputy Clare Daly pointed out the inconsistency with the planning and development provisions. While I am not accepting the wording of the amendments put forward by the Deputies as they have been drafted, the amendments I am putting forward will achieve the same object and catch all consequential amendments required throughout the Bill. This will make it clear that any noise mitigation measures imposed as part of a regulatory decision by the noise regulator may only come into effect when the 28-day appeal period is completed. Where an appeal is made, any decision of the noise regulator is put on hold until such time as the final decision is made on the appeal. I thank the members.