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

For the past 18 months, the Minister, Deputy Ross, has informed the House his officials have been working on either a statutory instrument or primary legislation to make the Irish Aviation Authority the competent authority to deal with noise regulation at Dublin Airport. Four weeks ago, we learned this is no longer the case and he cannot tell us who will be the new competent authority. When will the Government recognise the significant importance of having a second runway to the economic development of our country? When can we expect to know who the competent authority will be to deal with noise regulation at Dublin Airport? When will the necessary legislation come before the House?

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