Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work will commence at Dublin Airport on a new tunnel under the runways; and the purpose of such a tunnel. [63310/22]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including matters related to the development of infrastructure. 

daa has submitted a planning application for the construction of the underpass to Fingal County Council and that decision is currently awaited.

Accordingly, as daa would be in the best position to give the most up to date information, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response.  If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.