122. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport the way in which residents in an area (details supplied) can raise concerns or submit official complains about the noise pollution from Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50048/26]

I want to begin by assuring you that it is important to this Government in ensuring the sustainable development of Dublin Airport, to balance the legitimate views of stakeholders who are concerned about the environmental and aircraft noise impacts at the airport, with the objectives of the National Aviation Policy, and the needs of business and tourism.

That is why I have consistently emphasised the importance of daa acting as a good neighbour and the need for meaningful engagement with local communities affected by airport operations. In this regard, I wrote to daa in October last year and again in March of this year, reiterating the importance of sustained engagement with local communities most directly impacted by aircraft noise.

As the Deputy may be aware, Dublin Airport is required to monitor aircraft noise around the airport and in communities in line with its responsibilities under the Dublin Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 and as required by Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA).

ANCA monitors the aircraft noise climate around Dublin Airport and every year, ANCA carries out an assessment of the effectiveness of the noise management measures at the airport and publishes a report on the findings on its website.

Residents in the vicinity of the airport who have concerns can submit aircraft noise complaints to the daa via an online form, a dedicated phone line or by post. Each complaint is then investigated individually, with a response provided to the complainant. Details of the complaints process can be found on the daa website at the following link: www.dublinairport.com/corporate/environmental-social-governance/noise/aircraft-noise/make-a-complaint

Finally, it is worth noting that ANCA published its draft regulatory decision in relation to daa’s Infrastructure Application on 28 May 2026 and a 14-week public consultation in relation to its proposed measures to mitigate against any noise problem is open until 3 September.

I encourage all stakeholders who are impacted by aircraft noise at Dublin airport to participate in this 14-week public consultation.