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Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or officials from his Department have met with the Irish Aviation Authority to discuss the potential transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of aviation personnel from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities; and the date of this meeting. [77611/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

472. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he or officials from his Department have met with the Irish Aviation Authority to discuss the potential transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of aviation personnel from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities; and the date of this meeting. [77611/26]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

421. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority is considering reclassifying emergency medical helicopter evacuations from offshore islands from search and rescue operations to helicopter emergency medical services. [76788/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

421. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority is considering reclassifying emergency medical helicopter evacuations from offshore islands from search and rescue operations to helicopter emergency medical services. [76788/26]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if any protocol, memorandum of understanding or service level agreement governs the tasking of Irish Coast Guard helicopters during the hours of darkness to helicopter emergency medical service, inter-hospital transfer or other medical missions at the request of the National Ambulance Service or the Health Service Executive (HSE); if the provision of these missions falls within the scope of the Irish Coast Guard aviation contract; and if a payment is made by the HSE in respect of them. [75461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

344. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if any protocol, memorandum of understanding or service level agreement governs the tasking of Irish Coast Guard helicopters during the hours of darkness to helicopter emergency medical service, inter-hospital transfer or other medical missions at the request of the National Ambulance Service or the Health Service Executive (HSE); if the provision of these missions falls within the scope of the Irish Coast Guard aviation contract; and if a payment is made by the HSE in respect of them. [75461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of aviation personnel from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities; if the constitutional, employment-law, licensing, criminal-law, privacy, data-protection and fair-procedure implications of such a transfer have been fully examined; and whether consideration has been given to retaining testing as an independent State function while providing the IAA and/or An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to operate an effective testing regime. [73503/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

261. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of aviation personnel from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities; if the constitutional, employment-law, licensing, criminal-law, privacy, data-protection and fair-procedure implications of such a transfer have been fully examined; and whether consideration has been given to retaining testing as an independent State function while providing the IAA and/or An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to operate an effective testing regime. [73503/26]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total financial cost and security assessment criteria behind choosing a location (details supplied) for the recent EU Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministers' meetings; the reasons a civilian community was selected over secluded venues; the total number of Defence Forces and Garda personnel deployed; the level of maritime and aviation restrictions; if local community and business disruptions were assessed; and if standard guidelines exist for Garda interaction with local workers, such as beekeepers, during security lockdowns. [74179/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

207. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total financial cost and security assessment criteria behind choosing a location (details supplied) for the recent EU Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministers' meetings; the reasons a civilian community was selected over secluded venues; the total number of Defence Forces and Garda personnel deployed; the level of maritime and aviation restrictions; if local community and business disruptions were assessed; and if standard guidelines exist for Garda interaction with local workers, such as beekeepers, during security lockdowns. [74179/26]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities under the Irish Aviation Authority's proposed Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework; and whether his Department will make a submission to the IAA's ongoing consultation regarding the proposed framework. [73112/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

295. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities under the Irish Aviation Authority's proposed Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework; and whether his Department will make a submission to the IAA's ongoing consultation regarding the proposed framework. [73112/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has advised the Irish Aviation Authority on the constitutional, employment-law, licensing, criminal-law, privacy, data-protection and fair-procedure implications of its proposed Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework. [73113/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

294. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has advised the Irish Aviation Authority on the constitutional, employment-law, licensing, criminal-law, privacy, data-protection and fair-procedure implications of its proposed Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework. [73113/26]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport regarding the Irish Aviation Authority's proposed Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework, whether his Department has considered retaining testing as an independent State function while providing the IAA and/or An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to operate an effective testing regime. [73114/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

293. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport regarding the Irish Aviation Authority's proposed Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework, whether his Department has considered retaining testing as an independent State function while providing the IAA and/or An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to operate an effective testing regime. [73114/26]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

292. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of the lack of a comprehensive statutory framework specifically addressing psychoactive substance testing across all safety-sensitive aviation roles as highlighted in the Irish Aviation Authority's consultation document on an Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework; whether his Department has any plans to produce such a statutory framework to address this legal gap. [73116/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

292. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of the lack of a comprehensive statutory framework specifically addressing psychoactive substance testing across all safety-sensitive aviation roles as highlighted in the Irish Aviation Authority's consultation document on an Employer-Led Drug and Alcohol Testing Framework; whether his Department has any plans to produce such a statutory framework to address this legal gap. [73116/26]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland's position on Taiwan's meaningful participation in international bodies, including the World Health Assembly, the International Civil Aviation Organization and Interpol; the occasions on which Ireland has stated that position publicly since 2020; and if a statement will be made on the matter. [72663/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

248. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland's position on Taiwan's meaningful participation in international bodies, including the World Health Assembly, the International Civil Aviation Organization and Interpol; the occasions on which Ireland has stated that position publicly since 2020; and if a statement will be made on the matter. [72663/26]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport regarding the proposed change to the regulatory framework governing alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of pilots and other safety-sensitive aviation personnel in Ireland, whether his Department supports the transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities; whether the constitutional, employment-law, licensing, criminal-law, privacy, data-protection and fair-procedure implications of such a transfer have been fully examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72714/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

324. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport regarding the proposed change to the regulatory framework governing alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of pilots and other safety-sensitive aviation personnel in Ireland, whether his Department supports the transfer of responsibility for alcohol and psychoactive substance testing from State authorities to individual airlines or other private entities; whether the constitutional, employment-law, licensing, criminal-law, privacy, data-protection and fair-procedure implications of such a transfer have been fully examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72714/26]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport regarding the proposed change to the regulatory framework governing alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of pilots and other safety-sensitive aviation, whether consideration has been given to retaining testing as an independent State function while providing the IAA and/or An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to operate an effective testing regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72715/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

323. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport regarding the proposed change to the regulatory framework governing alcohol and psychoactive substance testing of pilots and other safety-sensitive aviation, whether consideration has been given to retaining testing as an independent State function while providing the IAA and/or An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to operate an effective testing regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72715/26]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason the allocation for maritime transport and safety is reduced from €162.5 million in 2026 to €136.6 million in 2027; whether this reflects the completion of the transition of the Irish coast guard search and rescue aviation service to the new operator; and to confirm that coast guard service levels will be maintained in 2027. [71841/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

107. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason the allocation for maritime transport and safety is reduced from €162.5 million in 2026 to €136.6 million in 2027; whether this reflects the completion of the transition of the Irish coast guard search and rescue aviation service to the new operator; and to confirm that coast guard service levels will be maintained in 2027. [71841/26]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport If his attention has been drawn to the actions of the French government which has introduced a specific penalty of €100 per tonne for non-compliance with CORSIA offsetting obligations together with the possibility of an operating ban; whether the Government will introduce an equivalent national penalty for non-compliance with CORSIA that is consistent with the excess emissions penalty applicable under the EU ETS, in order to ensure that Irish airlines operate on a level playing field with competitors in other Member States and to support the integrity of multilateral climate action. [70682/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

93. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport If his attention has been drawn to the actions of the French government which has introduced a specific penalty of €100 per tonne for non-compliance with CORSIA offsetting obligations together with the possibility of an operating ban; whether the Government will introduce an equivalent national penalty for non-compliance with CORSIA that is consistent with the excess emissions penalty applicable under the EU ETS, in order to ensure that Irish airlines operate on a level playing field with competitors in other Member States and to support the integrity of multilateral climate action. [70682/26]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport whether he stands over his repeated position (details supplied); whether he will honour the commitment confirmed by the Minister’s office on 13 July 2026 to meet with a person to discuss his airspace-safety concerns; whether he can confirm if a specific aviation safety and security audit was undertaken as part of the preparation or passage of the Dublin Airport passenger-cap legislation; and if so, whether that assessment will be published. [67040/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

167. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport whether he stands over his repeated position (details supplied); whether he will honour the commitment confirmed by the Minister’s office on 13 July 2026 to meet with a person to discuss his airspace-safety concerns; whether he can confirm if a specific aviation safety and security audit was undertaken as part of the preparation or passage of the Dublin Airport passenger-cap legislation; and if so, whether that assessment will be published. [67040/26]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the annual value of the fixed-wing element of the Irish Coast Guard search and rescue aviation contract (details supplied), separately identified from the value of the rotary-wing element; the date on which the five-year term of the fixed-wing element expires; if the provision made in that contract for the Air Corps to assume responsibility for the fixed-wing element after five years has been assessed, and by whom. [66163/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

163. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the annual value of the fixed-wing element of the Irish Coast Guard search and rescue aviation contract (details supplied), separately identified from the value of the rotary-wing element; the date on which the five-year term of the fixed-wing element expires; if the provision made in that contract for the Air Corps to assume responsibility for the fixed-wing element after five years has been assessed, and by whom. [66163/26]

Question· writtenPQ 743asked

743. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if officials from his Department, who are overseeing the drafting of new windfarm guidelines, have begun factoring for aviation safeguarding (details supplied) [65558/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

743. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if officials from his Department, who are overseeing the drafting of new windfarm guidelines, have begun factoring for aviation safeguarding (details supplied) [65558/26]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a company (details supplied), the Irish Aviation Authority and State-owned airports have been asked to contribute to the drafting of new planning guidelines relating to wind energy. [65559/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

742. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a company (details supplied), the Irish Aviation Authority and State-owned airports have been asked to contribute to the drafting of new planning guidelines relating to wind energy. [65559/26]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Aviation Safeguarding Framework, led by the Irish Aviation Authority (public consultation period ended on 31 October 2025) has resulted to the publication of a final framework document; if he will outline where such a document can be obtained; if he will explain the intention of the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65537/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

329. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Aviation Safeguarding Framework, led by the Irish Aviation Authority (public consultation period ended on 31 October 2025) has resulted to the publication of a final framework document; if he will outline where such a document can be obtained; if he will explain the intention of the document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65537/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of flights that have crossed over or in the immediate vicinity of Lacken, County Mayo since 16 August 2026; the daily and weekly average number of flights recorded during this period; whether the Irish Aviation Authority has undertaken any monitoring of air traffic movements in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65083/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

259. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of flights that have crossed over or in the immediate vicinity of Lacken, County Mayo since 16 August 2026; the daily and weekly average number of flights recorded during this period; whether the Irish Aviation Authority has undertaken any monitoring of air traffic movements in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65083/26]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns raised by residents of Lacken, County Mayo regarding increased aircraft noise and reports of low-flying aircraft since 16 August 2026; whether any noise impact assessment has been conducted in respect of the area; if the Irish Aviation Authority has received complaints relating to aircraft noise over Lacken; and the measures that can be taken to mitigate the impact on local residents. [65084/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

258. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns raised by residents of Lacken, County Mayo regarding increased aircraft noise and reports of low-flying aircraft since 16 August 2026; whether any noise impact assessment has been conducted in respect of the area; if the Irish Aviation Authority has received complaints relating to aircraft noise over Lacken; and the measures that can be taken to mitigate the impact on local residents. [65084/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1781asked

1781. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he or his Department will conduct an assessment on the future requirement for specialist wildfire aviation training, equipment or aircraft capability. [60433/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1781. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he or his Department will conduct an assessment on the future requirement for specialist wildfire aviation training, equipment or aircraft capability. [60433/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2268asked

2268. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the penalties, sanctions or enforcement actions available in respect of airlines or carriers that transport passengers to the State without valid travel documentation; the number of such actions taken in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2268. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the penalties, sanctions or enforcement actions available in respect of airlines or carriers that transport passengers to the State without valid travel documentation; the number of such actions taken in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60625/26]

Question· writtenPQ 535asked

535. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to establish a hub at Shannon Airport for the testing of new aviation technologies and the development of a National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62971/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

535. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to establish a hub at Shannon Airport for the testing of new aviation technologies and the development of a National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62971/26]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if airlines or airport authorities have minimum standards for seating, or maximum waiting times during boarding (details supplied); and whether Ireland will work with others at EU level for minimum boarding-queue conditions to be added to the EU Regulation 261/2004 framework. [61000/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

352. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if airlines or airport authorities have minimum standards for seating, or maximum waiting times during boarding (details supplied); and whether Ireland will work with others at EU level for minimum boarding-queue conditions to be added to the EU Regulation 261/2004 framework. [61000/26]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the work of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Task Force; the dates the taskforce has met; to provide a breakdown of all subgroups, their membership and the dates they have met; to provide key achievements to date on the progress to achieving other metrics for success or objectives, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59930/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

328. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the work of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Task Force; the dates the taskforce has met; to provide a breakdown of all subgroups, their membership and the dates they have met; to provide key achievements to date on the progress to achieving other metrics for success or objectives, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59930/26]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the consideration that has been given to introducing a national penalty regime for non-compliance with CORSIA in order to support multilateral climate action and to protect the competitiveness of the Irish aviation sector (details supplied). [59746/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the consideration that has been given to introducing a national penalty regime for non-compliance with CORSIA in order to support multilateral climate action and to protect the competitiveness of the Irish aviation sector (details supplied). [59746/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2437asked

2437. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the procedures used to confirm that a person subject to a deportation order has independently left the State; the State bodies, airlines, foreign authorities or international databases from which confirmation may be obtained; whether confirmation is systematically recorded against the relevant deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2437. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the procedures used to confirm that a person subject to a deportation order has independently left the State; the State bodies, airlines, foreign authorities or international databases from which confirmation may be obtained; whether confirmation is systematically recorded against the relevant deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2334asked

2334. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the efforts being made to work with airlines, taxi and bus regulatory authorities here and in Northern Ireland, to share passenger information for arriving migrants, in order to properly plan for services across international protection, housing, healthcare, community policing and education and to arrange the timely return of those with no demonstrably valid reason to remain in either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. [57678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2334. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the efforts being made to work with airlines, taxi and bus regulatory authorities here and in Northern Ireland, to share passenger information for arriving migrants, in order to properly plan for services across international protection, housing, healthcare, community policing and education and to arrange the timely return of those with no demonstrably valid reason to remain in either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. [57678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1050asked

1050. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether, in light of the proposed changes to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, Fáilte Ireland will increase its promotion of Shannon Airport as a direct gateway for visitors travelling from New York and other north American destinations; whether engagement is taking place with relevant airlines to encourage additional transatlantic services into Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57549/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1050. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether, in light of the proposed changes to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, Fáilte Ireland will increase its promotion of Shannon Airport as a direct gateway for visitors travelling from New York and other north American destinations; whether engagement is taking place with relevant airlines to encourage additional transatlantic services into Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57549/26]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to support and develop aviation service since January 2026; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53492/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

169. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to support and develop aviation service since January 2026; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53492/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether a company (details supplied) have been consulted or have been engaged with to provide support with existing aircraft navigation systems such as ground beacons at Irish airports; if the same company has been consulted or engaged with to provide a replacement of existing system; and if he will provide the details of same and associated cost of those investments. [50716/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

236. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether a company (details supplied) have been consulted or have been engaged with to provide support with existing aircraft navigation systems such as ground beacons at Irish airports; if the same company has been consulted or engaged with to provide a replacement of existing system; and if he will provide the details of same and associated cost of those investments. [50716/26]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether any environmental or public health risk assessments regarding leaded aviation fuel emissions have been undertaken at an airport (details supplied). [49194/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

144. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether any environmental or public health risk assessments regarding leaded aviation fuel emissions have been undertaken at an airport (details supplied). [49194/26]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with any environmental campaign groups to discuss the impact of aviation on the climate during his term as Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

340. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with any environmental campaign groups to discuss the impact of aviation on the climate during his term as Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/26]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of meetings his Department held with aviation industry lobbyists, including both the Irish and US aviation industry from 2025 to date in 2026. [45824/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

339. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of meetings his Department held with aviation industry lobbyists, including both the Irish and US aviation industry from 2025 to date in 2026. [45824/26]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

460. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to publish a consolidated aviation strategy addressing airport capacity, regional airports, aviation decarbonisation, sustainable aviation fuels, passenger growth and surface transport connectivity [42661/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

460. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to publish a consolidated aviation strategy addressing airport capacity, regional airports, aviation decarbonisation, sustainable aviation fuels, passenger growth and surface transport connectivity [42661/26]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

459. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a draft updated National Aviation Policy has been prepared by his Department; whether it has been circulated to Government or stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42660/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

459. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether a draft updated National Aviation Policy has been prepared by his Department; whether it has been circulated to Government or stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42660/26]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

458. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether work has commenced on an updated National Aviation Policy to replace the existing 2015 policy framework; the current status of that work; the timeline for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42657/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

458. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether work has commenced on an updated National Aviation Policy to replace the existing 2015 policy framework; the current status of that work; the timeline for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42657/26]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

377. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the current status of the proposed National Aviation Security Strategy recommended by the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces; the timeline for its completion and publication; whether responsibility for preparing the strategy has been formally assigned to a lead Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43652/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

377. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the current status of the proposed National Aviation Security Strategy recommended by the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces; the timeline for its completion and publication; whether responsibility for preparing the strategy has been formally assigned to a lead Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43652/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention or his Department has been drawn to the problem of demand for jet fuel from military activity straining supplies of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviation. [43779/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

259. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention or his Department has been drawn to the problem of demand for jet fuel from military activity straining supplies of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviation. [43779/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the interim measures being implemented to monitor and secure Irish airspace between now and the fast-tracked 2028 delivery date of the Military Radar Programme; the reasons for the recent decision by the National Security and Defence Policy Branch to pause the broader National Aviation Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43730/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

149. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the interim measures being implemented to monitor and secure Irish airspace between now and the fast-tracked 2028 delivery date of the Military Radar Programme; the reasons for the recent decision by the National Security and Defence Policy Branch to pause the broader National Aviation Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43730/26]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority has commenced training for local authorities and planners on the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations into local and regional development plans, as committed to under the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems; and whether specific planning guidelines on drone infrastructure are being developed. [40495/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

40. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority has commenced training for local authorities and planners on the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations into local and regional development plans, as committed to under the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems; and whether specific planning guidelines on drone infrastructure are being developed. [40495/26]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport whether the inter-agency operative framework between the Irish Aviation Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Data Protection Commission, as provided for in the National UAS Policy Framework. [40494/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

39. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport whether the inter-agency operative framework between the Irish Aviation Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Data Protection Commission, as provided for in the National UAS Policy Framework. [40494/26]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Government intends to publish a revised national military aviation strategy or rotary-wing capability doctrine arising from the implementation of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39250/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

342. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Government intends to publish a revised national military aviation strategy or rotary-wing capability doctrine arising from the implementation of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39250/26]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Service Level Agreement governing Garda Air Support Unit operations under military aviation frameworks will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

339. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Service Level Agreement governing Garda Air Support Unit operations under military aviation frameworks will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39247/26]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any interoperability assessments have been conducted between the Airbus H145M helicopters and EU or NATO-aligned defence aviation systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39244/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

336. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any interoperability assessments have been conducted between the Airbus H145M helicopters and EU or NATO-aligned defence aviation systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39244/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to respond to concerns raised about Ireland's aviation safety (details supplied); and if Ireland's aviation safety meets the full EU and international standards. [35918/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

220. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to respond to concerns raised about Ireland's aviation safety (details supplied); and if Ireland's aviation safety meets the full EU and international standards. [35918/26]

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