Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The DAA is probably the most experienced organisation in Fingal with regard to making planning applications. It beggars belief it would have made that planning application and is now considering an operational one. In the context of the planning application that was submitted, in response to a parliamentary question and direct contact from me, I know the DAA is exploring placing an earth berm at the northern boundary of the north runway. The berm would be an on-the-ground noise mitigation measure. What is the current status of that? Why are we so far behind on it? Why was it not included in the planning application, particularly in light of the calls for it in areas of south Swords, such as Boroimhe, Ridgewood and River Valley? Will Mr. Jacobs comment on that matter?