Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 27:

In page 47, between lines 36 and 37, to insert the following:

“Voluntary Purchase Scheme

21. (1) The airport authority shall—

(a) expand the existent noise insulation scheme to all homes located within the noise contours designated under section 20 of this Act, and

(b) consult local community groups and elected members fully on the design and implementation of the aforementioned noise insulation scheme.

(2) The competent authority shall be responsible for evaluating the design and implementation of the airport authority’s voluntary purchase scheme, with a view to ensuring maximum benefit for local residents. This evaluation shall be prepared and published periodically. The competent authority must publish an evaluation immediately following the design of a new voluntary purchase scheme, and no later than 1 year following the commencement of the new scheme. This evaluation shall consider—

(a) the ease with which residents can access the voluntary purchase scheme, and

(b) the experience by local residents of the voluntary purchase scheme.

(3) The competent authority shall provide an appeals mechanism to local residents who raise complaints or concerns regarding the voluntary purchase scheme.”.