Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity)

Mr. Houston is living in Dublin 15. Okay.

Manna begins its statement by saying its business is taking vehicles off congested roads, but that is not its business. Its business is drone delivery for profit. One of the issues - it is the big issue - is noise. It is not just decibel level that is a problem with noise. According to the EPA, there are different components, including tonal, but the multi-rotation of the propellers that are associated with drones creates a lot of noise. According to Manna, it is quieter than a conversation. First of all, if I am out in my back garden, I do not necessarily want to hear continual conversation taking place that I did not invite. I have here a recording of one drone over my estate and I think the witnesses will agree that it is not quieter than a conversation. Sorry, I am encountering another technology glitch.