Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, will make a more detailed statement on this issue later. It was agreed at the Cabinet meeting today to offer Government support to the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, to commence construction of a new north runway. It is very important for the economy, tourism and business that we increase capacity at the airport. We want construction to start within the next couple of months and today gave our support. There is a new European noise directive which supersedes previous laws. The Minister will, through primary legislation, turn the new European directive into Irish law. That is what is required. Fingal County Council will be given the role of noise regulator for the airport.

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