Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 574: To ask the Minister for Transport if the major noise pollution from aircraft over a location (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be investigated; if he will work closely with Aer Lingus and other airlines on the flight paths of planes over this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10714/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The reduction of aircraft noise on communities surrounding Dublin Airport is the joint responsibility of the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, Irish Aviation Authority and the airlines that operate at Dublin Airport.

I am advised by the DAA that in an effort to minimise the impact of aircraft noise the authority has invested almost €1 million in the installation of noise and flight track monitoring equipment which allows the authority to monitor the track flown and noise generated by each and every aircraft arriving and-or departing from Dublin Airport.

I am also informed by the DAA that, in August 2003, new environmental corridors were agreed which define the corridor in which it is permitted for aircraft to normally operate. However, the authority states that there may be occasions when air traffic control may be required to route an aircraft outside these environmental corridors.

To assist the DAA with deviations from the environmental corridors and general noise complaints a free phone aircraft disturbance line has been in operation for some time now — 1800 200 034. The authority assures me that every complaint regarding aircraft noise is logged, investigated and personally responded to, and that they take concerns regarding aircraft noise very seriously and strive to do all they can to minimise any adverse impact on both the communities and the environment in the operation of Dublin Airport.