Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with reports (details supplied) of flights operating outside of their allowed flight paths with excessive noise to residents who fall within these flight paths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24980/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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Under EU legislation, the operator of an airport (daa in the case of Dublin airport) is responsible for the design and maintenance of Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs). At Dublin airport, AirNav Ireland carries out the design and maintenance function on behalf of daa. The Irish Aviation Authority, as civil aviation safety regulator, is responsible for ensuring that IFPs adhere to safety standards set out in national, European and international regulations. The IAA, in line with its statutory role, assessed IFPs for the North Runway which were submitted by AirNav Ireland and, finding that they did comply with safety requirements, approved them.

Flight paths are monitored for compliance with noise requirements by the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA). Assessment of noise issues at Dublin Airport, areas around the airport significantly affected by aircraft noise, and noise abatement actions are the responsibility of ANCA.

I have met with residents in the area and am committed to continued engagement with residents on this issue.