Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will quote from the EU regulation for the Senator. I have to do this repeatedly. Annex II states:

The cost-effectiveness of envisaged noise-related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of the following elements, to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms: (1) the anticipated noise benefit of the envisaged measures, now and in the future;

(2) the safety of aviation operations, including third-party risks;

(3) the capacity of the airport;

(4) any effects on the European aviation network.In addition, competent authorities may take due account of the following factors:(1) the health and safety of local residents living in the vicinity of the airport.

That is transposing health as a principle. It is not removing it. I am not going to go on quoting the regulation but health is included and embedded in this principle.