Cabinet to consider changing planning laws for new Dublin Airport runway

Less strict laws around noise reduction at Dublin Airport are being brought to Cabinet this morning.

Cabinet to consider changing planning laws for new Dublin Airport runway

Less strict laws around noise reduction at Dublin Airport are being brought to Cabinet this morning.

A review of planning terms for a new €320m runway is set to be approved by the Government.

According to the Irish Times, the DAA has warned that building the strip under the 2007 planning conditions could put the whole airport at commercial risk.

The current rules, put in place for the benefit of local residents, would mean cutting night-time flights by a third.

However, it is claimed that it the airport could lose out on millions of passengers every year unless the rules are replaced by less restrictive EU regulations.

The minister agrees with the DAA, and is to present proposals for a review to the Cabinet this morning.

- Digital desk

more courts articles

Stephen Bear ordered to pay back profits from sharing private sex tape Stephen Bear ordered to pay back profits from sharing private sex tape
Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told
Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother

More in this section

Irish homelessness Government criticised for missing social and affordable housing targets
National Risk Assessment for Ireland Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited