PART 6Appeals and Enforcement

Appeals in Northern Ireland38

1

A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Safety Authority in Northern Ireland under regulations 5 to 11 may appeal to DRDNI.

2

The appellant must lodge the appeal by way of an application in such form or manner as DRDNI may decide.

3

DRDNI must within two months of the date of receipt of the information necessary for DRDNI to make its determination—

a

make a determination; and

b

where DRDNI considers it appropriate in order to give effect to the determination—

i

arrange for the Safety Authority to take any necessary action; and

ii

give directions.

4

Without prejudice to the right of any person to make an application for judicial review—

a

a determination by DRDNI on appeal brought under this regulation is binding on all parties affected by that determination; and

b

it is the duty of any person to whom a direction is given under this regulation to comply with and give effect to that direction.

5

Where an appeal is made under this regulation, the decision in question is suspended pending the final determination of the appeal.