Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Bill seeks to provide that An Bord Pleanála will be the appeal body in respect of aircraft noise regulation. Under the legislation, an appeal against a relevant regulatory decision may be lodged together with the appropriate fee before the board at any time before the expiration of the appropriate period by the airport authority or a relevant person. This appears to be a well-thought-out decision because the board has extensive experience in handing appeals. However, I am concerned about recent appointments to the board and how they might affect its ability to function in an impartial manner.

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