The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) have published new flight paths from Dublin Airport which will come into effect from February 23rd. The new routes will see some communities face increasing aircraft noise while others will see the situation improve. The areas likely to see an increase in noise are Coolquay and Oldtown with Rolestown and…
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) has initiated an assessment of the noise generated by Dublin Airport to see if they have exceeded the allowed noise levels. Under the laws which brought ANCA into existence, it has the power to initiate an assessment of the noise situation at Dublin Airport to determine if additional noise…
Some 50 to 60 people braved sub-zero temperatures to attend a protest against Fingal County Council’s handling of illegal flights off the new North Runway, on Monday afternoon. Calling on the council to ‘do their job’ by enforcing the planning permission that is in place on Dublin Airport, protesters highlighted the ongoing illegal use of…
In recent weeks Fingal County Council has issued a warning letter to the Dublin Airport Authority in relation to the operation of the new North Runway. The letter outlines a number of issues where unauthorised action may be taking place, including the current flight paths of aircraft and aircraft noise not in accordance with what…
Dublin Airport has been given permission this week to create paid drop-off and pick-up zones around terminal buildings. From as soon as the middle of the year, motorists picking up and dropping off passengers will be hit with a charge. The Dublin Airport Authority have said that the charge is part of their ‘sustainability agenda’…