251. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the current level of staffing within AirNav compares to the level required to provide the service under expected traffic levels; the amount of overtime that was required in 2025 to keep the ATC open; if he recognises that we are now in a situation where normal ATC operations require controllers to regularly work unscheduled overtime (details supplied); his views on whether this is an acceptable way to run critical infrastructure; and if he has received any communication from the Irish Aviation Authority or other regulators expressing concern about whether the current staffing situation creates risks around controller fatigue or operational safety. [13948/26]

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251. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the current level of staffing within AirNav compares to the level required to provide the service under expected traffic levels; the amount of overtime that was required in 2025 to keep the ATC open; if he recognises that we are now in a situation where normal ATC operations require controllers to regularly work unscheduled overtime (details supplied); his views on whether this is an acceptable way to run critical infrastructure; and if he has received any communication from the Irish Aviation Authority or other regulators expressing concern about whether the current staffing situation creates risks around controller fatigue or operational safety. [13948/26]

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1. 19 February 2026

   Dublin Airport Authority

   251. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the current level of staffing within AirNav compares to the level required to provide the service under expected traffic levels; the amount of overtime that was required in 2025 to keep the ATC open; if he recognises that we are now in a situation where normal ATC operations require controllers to regularly work unscheduled overtime (details supplied); his views on whether this is an acceptable way to run critical infrastructure; and if he has received any communication from the Irish Aviation Authority or other regulators expressing concern about whether the current staffing situation creates risks around controller fatigue or operational safety. [13948/26]

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