Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It goes without saying that it is shocking that this situation has not been resolved. I am unclear from the Minister's answer as to whether we are discussing just a statutory instrument or primary legislation. If we could even have clarity on that, it might give some assurance to residents.

The regulation is supposed to improve the position of residents who are already living with the impact of sleep deprivation and noise annoyance. They know that the directive is being put in place at a time when the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, is quite open about its attempts to undermine the existing restrictions on night flights, which will have a negative impact on residents' lives.

I understand what the Minister is saying about the need for clarity and the independence of the IAA but will it be primary legislation? Can we at least have information on that?

What about the idea of the Fingal Organised Residents United Movement, FORUM, resident's group working with the collaborative working group linked to the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA? Has that been set up or is that also still awaiting the diktats of the Attorney General?

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