Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I very much appreciate that. I appreciate that the IAA has been very forthcoming with me thus far. Mr. Fitzpatrick clarified that simultaneous operations minus the 30° is not possible and, under questioning from the Leas-Chathaoirleach, clarified the application of the 30°. Would it be possible, through the committee, to request any form of analysis that might be forthcoming in a trial scenario for a flight path to be developed on 28L that would not interfere with highly populated residential areas - I am thinking in particular of Ballymun, which would be off to the south west of the field - and would not interfere with military operations at Casement Aerodrome? Is there a way in which that could be done and, therefore, could we reduce the bank on 28R as a result of that minor change? It would have no bearing, because it is a matter for the DAA to apply for such a thing, but it would be helpful for public representatives and this committee to be able to show there are alternatives to what is being deployed by DAA. I understand completely that, as a regulatory body, the IAA does not have a function in making decisions for the DAA. I have understood that from the outset. However, it would be helpful if there was a point at which we could say we cannot go further than a certain degree on to 28L because of these circumstances. Does the IAA have a view? Would something like that would be possible, taking population into consideration?