Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

These amendments make it clear in two subsections that An Bord Pleanála makes a decision and the board must prepare an accompanying report to that decision. The board’s report will include as appropriate the information set out in section 9(12) of the Bill, which the noise regulator would have also been required to include in its own report. This includes details of the measures to be imposed, reasons for its decision, what options were considered, a summary of the data examined and a non-technical summary. This is in line with the transparency requirements of EU Regulation No. 598/2014 and ensures interested parties are well informed as to the reasons for the board’s decision.

Where the board is considering measures that were not considered or consulted on by the noise regulator, it must firstly prepare a draft report to accompany a draft decision. The board must also prepare a final report detailing its final decision. Furthermore, specific reference is made the requirements of the board to publish its draft report or final report along with its decision and a notice detailing how a person may have access to them.