Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he proposes in relation to the small number of homeowners whose properties are marginally outside the voluntary buy-out area, whose lives will be severely negatively impacted by the development of the new runway, from the perspective of broadening the terms of the scheme and ensuring that these persons are considered for inclusion. [33201/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project which I have welcomed as an essential piece of infrastructure that is in the national interest.

I understand that daa are continuing to engage with local communities on the North Runway project and have held a number of meetings with representative groups and individuals since the company announced that it was proceeding with the North Runway project in April 2016. In addition, daa is engaging with relevant stakeholders on mitigation measures, including voluntary home sound insulation and dwelling purchase schemes which are required as part of the 2007 planning permission for the North Runway project.

Since the management of these schemes is a matter for daa, in consultation with Fingal County Council, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to daa for their attention and direct reply. If you do not hear from daa within 10 working days, please contact my private office.