Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any contact with the Dublin Airport Authority regarding the fact that it currently incentivises night flights in contrast to most other European airports where such activity is penalised by heavy financial charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31258/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​As the Deputy will be aware, statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport rests with daa and as such any incentive schemes at the airport are an operational matter for the Company. I have forwarded your query to daa for their attention and direct reply to you.​  If you do not hear from daa within 10 working days, please contact my private office.

On 22 September 2016, I announced my plans to implement EU Regulation No. 598/2014 on the process to be followed when considering the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports. A key element of the new regime is the designation of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) as the competent authority with the necessary powers to implement EU Regulation 598/2014 in Ireland.

In accordance with legislation currently in preparation in my Department, the IAA will be required to undertake a review of the noise situation at Dublin Airport immediately following commencement of this legislation. The IAA will be the only body empowered to make determinations on operating restrictions to apply at the airport.

The new regulatory regime for airport noise will be built on strong collaborative working arrangements between the IAA and other statutory bodies that have roles and expertise relating to noise management, in particular An Bord Pleanála, Fingal County Council and the Environmental Protection Agency.