David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I was astonished to learn in the course of this debate that houses were still being built in this area. What, in the name of God, are the planning authorities doing in allowing the building of houses where they know that there are risks to health? I find it astonishing and condemn the planning authorities for allowing such development. It is a disgrace that they have allowed it to happen.

I referred to amendment No. 12. Amendment No. 14 is more direct and explicit in completely undermining any consideration of the impact of aircraft noise on health.The Minister proposed deleting section 9(12)(f) which provides for “an assessment of the impact of the decision on the well-being and health of local residents”. This completely undermines any consideration for the health and well-being of residents. It is astonishing. What is Fianna Fáil’s attitude to this?