Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Despite the answer the Minister has given us today, we are none the wiser on whether a statutory instrument will be used alone and exclusively to give the Irish Aviation Authority the authority to adjudicate on noise levels. Will primary legislation be required as well? It appears from the programme of legislation due before the Oireachtas, as published at the start of every session, that primary legislation in this regard is promised for later this year. I share Deputy Daly's concern about the need to ensure there is due process for the residents who live in close proximity to the airport. However, there is also an urgent need to get the second runway at Dublin Airport, which is critical infrastructure, commenced and built in the interests of economic development and tourism. It is regrettable that the Minister is not in a position to give a more concrete reply regarding what is needed and when it will be implemented.

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