Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I circulated the exact note to the residents and to the group at the time. I actually put it on the floor of the House again yesterday, as did Deputy Troy. That is the unfortunate reality of it. We must now ensure, as we did yesterday evening, that residents' health is absolutely paramount in any surveys carried out in respect of decisions of the noise regulator. It has to be clear and transparent.

I understand where Deputy Brendan Ryan is coming from, but I am actually pleased that there is another arbiter involved. I am sure the Deputy is not saying that he does not want to have An Bord Pleanála involved at all, but it is good that it is there, should it be needed as an independent arbiter. If the DAA or residents take any further decision to the board, I would much rather that the board be involved than not.

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