Moves have been made by daa to try and amend two strict conditions for the operation of its new north runway which is currently under construction.
An application has been submitted by the airport authority to try and get rules amended that would limit the use of North Runway between 11pm and 7am and also place an overall limit of 65 aircraft movements across the entire airport during those hours.
Under the planning application lodged today, daa is proposing the introduction of a noise quota system at night. This proposed new quota system would operate between 11.30pm and 6am.
They have also proposed that the new runway will not be used between the hours of midnight and 6am.
There has also been €7 million proposed that would see grants of €20,000 paid to the owners of up to 350 eligible houses for insulation schemes.
“We had originally wanted to have these two onerous conditions removed entirely,” said daa Chief Executive Dalton Philips, “but having engaged with the local community and listened to their views we have revised our previous position and are now proposing very significant mitigation measures.
"“The new proposal balances the requirements of the Irish economy with the valid concerns of the local community.
“It has never been Dublin Airport’s intention to have lots more flights in the middle of the night, but in their original form, the two conditions would have a very significant impact on Ireland’s connectivity, as the hour between 6am and 7am is Dublin Airport’s busiest time of the day.”
