For the past 18 months, the Minister, Deputy Ross, has informed the House his officials have been working on either a statutory instrument or primary legislation to make the Irish Aviation Authority the competent authority to deal with noise regulation at Dublin Airport. Four weeks ago, we learned this is no longer the case and he cannot tell us who will be the new competent authority. When will the Government recognise the significant importance of having a second runway to the economic development of our country? When can we expect to know who the competent authority will be to deal with noise regulation at Dublin Airport? When will the necessary legislation come before the House?

I suggest that a parliamentary question might be the best way. I know there is a European directive-----

I have been asking about it for 18 months.

The Minister will come in and answer directly to the Deputy.

I would not be so sure.

There is a European directive, as the Deputy knows, which has to be implemented. There is an onus to identify a compliance authority and the Minister will have to be satisfied that whatever appointment he makes is a robust appointment that will deal with this important consideration.

Will the Minister ask the Minister to respond to me?

The Deputy might table a Topical Issue.