Fingal County Council appointed as new independent Airport Noise Regulator for Dublin Airport

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, T.D. has appointed Fingal County Council as the new independent Airport Noise Regulator for Dublin Airport in accordance with EU Regulation 598/2014. This Regulation sets out how the impact of airport noise should be managed and monitored at all major European airports.

The Council awaits publication by Government of the draft Bill which will set out precisely how the new Regulation will operate in accordance with Regulation 598/2014. In the meantime the necessary resources will be put in place to deliver a robust and independent regulatory system.