Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the serious dissatisfaction of homeowners whose properties are subject to a buy-out to facilitate the development of the new runway; the lack of meaningful engagement by daa on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14254/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project.

I have personally met with a number of the homeowners involved and I have ensured that these concerns were brought to the attention of daa.

I have since been advised by daa that there has been extensive engagement with local residents groups, the most recent of which included a full day session on 2 February 2017 where the approach to the Voluntary Dwelling Purchase Scheme was discussed in detail with the residents and their advisers. Following this, a meeting between daa's and the residents' advisers was held on 22 February and further engagement is planned to take place shortly.

I have been assured by daa that they are fully committed to meaningful engagement with all local residents groups in relation to the project.