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Question· writtenPQ 241asked

275 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his view on the statement of the Minister for Finance that the new air travel tax should have little, if any, impact on aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on same and on Aer Lingus assertion that it will cost them an additional €30 million in 2009. [46526/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

275 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his view on the statement of the Minister for Finance that the new air travel tax should have little, if any, impact on aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on same and on Aer Lingus assertion that it will cost them an additional €30 million in 2009. [46526/08]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

297 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of meetings or contacts he has had with representatives of airlines in the context of the future development and structure of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47228/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

297 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of meetings or contacts he has had with representatives of airlines in the context of the future development and structure of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47228/08]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

60 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his national aviation strategy in view of his recent comments that he will consider a takeover bid for Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied) in the context of the national aviation strategy; the directions he has given to the three Government-appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus in view of the recent €748 million proposal by the company to acquire Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

60 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his national aviation strategy in view of his recent comments that he will consider a takeover bid for Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied) in the context of the national aviation strategy; the directions he has given to the three Government-appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus in view of the recent €748 million proposal by the company to acquire Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/08]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

59 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his position on the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied); the implications that would have on aviation policy; if competition law would allow such a takeover; the communication he has had with Aer Lingus and the company’s management on the latest takeover bid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46631/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

59 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his position on the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied); the implications that would have on aviation policy; if competition law would allow such a takeover; the communication he has had with Aer Lingus and the company’s management on the latest takeover bid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46631/08]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

40 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he has held discussions with the Department of Finance on the operation of the new €10 air travel tax which will operate for airports here; the person who will collect the tax from departing passengers; if his Department undertook an analysis of the potential impact on volumes of airline passengers were a new airline tax to be introduced; the reason the owners of private jets with less than twenty seats will be exempt from the tax; if he will review the operation of the €10 air tax from Galway, Shannon, Ireland West, Cork and Kerry Airports in view of the higher tax that passengers from those airports will face when travelling to major UK destinations; if his attention has been drawn to the comments made by the chief executive officer of Galway Airport and of Ryanair regarding the impact on the aviation industry of the proposed new €10 air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40065/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

40 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he has held discussions with the Department of Finance on the operation of the new €10 air travel tax which will operate for airports here; the person who will collect the tax from departing passengers; if his Department undertook an analysis of the potential impact on volumes of airline passengers were a new airline tax to be introduced; the reason the owners of private jets with less than twenty seats will be exempt from the tax; if he will review the operation of the €10 air tax from Galway, Shannon, Ireland West, Cork and Kerry Airports in view of the higher tax that passengers from those airports will face when travelling to major UK destinations; if his attention has been drawn to the comments made by the chief executive officer of Galway Airport and of Ryanair regarding the impact on the aviation industry of the proposed new €10 air travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40065/08]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

89 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans, further to correspondence (details supplied), to implement the air travel tax on a more equitable basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40384/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2008

89 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans, further to correspondence (details supplied), to implement the air travel tax on a more equitable basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40384/08]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

207 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy, frequency and capability of air transport to meet the ongoing requirements of an island nation in an increasingly competitive aviation sector; if airport costs and charges here are sufficiently competitive to meet the challenges of the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40349/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2008

207 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy, frequency and capability of air transport to meet the ongoing requirements of an island nation in an increasingly competitive aviation sector; if airport costs and charges here are sufficiently competitive to meet the challenges of the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40349/08]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

206 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the costs associated with air travel with a view to ensuring that an island nation is adequately catered for in terms of competitiveness on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40348/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2008

206 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the costs associated with air travel with a view to ensuring that an island nation is adequately catered for in terms of competitiveness on world markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40348/08]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

156 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a full review of our aviation sector and Ireland’s strategic air connectivity; if he will bring forward a Green Paper on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39854/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2008

156 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a full review of our aviation sector and Ireland’s strategic air connectivity; if he will bring forward a Green Paper on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39854/08]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

155 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the contacts he has had with Aer Lingus management and unions in view of the recent industrial relations issues at the airline; if he has been briefed recently by the Government appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus; the directions he has given the Government appointed directors in terms of protecting our national strategic aviation interests; and if he and the Government will respond to calls to fully utilise the industrial relations machinery of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39853/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2008

155 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the contacts he has had with Aer Lingus management and unions in view of the recent industrial relations issues at the airline; if he has been briefed recently by the Government appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus; the directions he has given the Government appointed directors in terms of protecting our national strategic aviation interests; and if he and the Government will respond to calls to fully utilise the industrial relations machinery of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39853/08]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

326 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the number of Irish airports accepting international flights that are outside the scope of the Irish Aviation Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39444/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

326 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the number of Irish airports accepting international flights that are outside the scope of the Irish Aviation Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39444/08]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

325 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if and the way privately owned airports outside the scope of the Irish Aviation Authority are monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39443/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

325 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if and the way privately owned airports outside the scope of the Irish Aviation Authority are monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39443/08]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

205 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the rate structure for the proposed €10 air travel tax; his plans to replace the proposal with a coastline tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39870/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

205 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the rate structure for the proposed €10 air travel tax; his plans to replace the proposal with a coastline tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39870/08]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

189 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a separate air travel tax regime for aircraft with fewer than 20 passenger seats, for luxury helicopters or for air freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38851/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

189 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a separate air travel tax regime for aircraft with fewer than 20 passenger seats, for luxury helicopters or for air freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38851/08]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

276 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to postpone, pending a review in 2011, the decentralisation of the Irish Aviation Authority headquarters to Shannon; the implications of this decision for the staff transferred to Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37020/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 October 2008

276 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to postpone, pending a review in 2011, the decentralisation of the Irish Aviation Authority headquarters to Shannon; the implications of this decision for the staff transferred to Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37020/08]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

210 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the proposed new air travel tax; the reason a 300 kilometre cut-off point was established in terms of the lower €2 air travel tax; if he will review the 300 kilometre limit of the lower €2 air travel tax in the context of Shannon Airport and its routes to critical UK destinations; if he undertook any reviews of the impact of a new air travel departure tax on connectivity levels of Shannon Airport before this tax was introduced; the reason private jets of less than 20 seats will be exempt from the new tax; the estimated annual revenue generated by the proposed new tax; the estimated annual administration costs of the new tax; the way the tax will be collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 October 2008

210 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the proposed new air travel tax; the reason a 300 kilometre cut-off point was established in terms of the lower €2 air travel tax; if he will review the 300 kilometre limit of the lower €2 air travel tax in the context of Shannon Airport and its routes to critical UK destinations; if he undertook any reviews of the impact of a new air travel departure tax on connectivity levels of Shannon Airport before this tax was introduced; the reason private jets of less than 20 seats will be exempt from the new tax; the estimated annual revenue generated by the proposed new tax; the estimated annual administration costs of the new tax; the way the tax will be collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36962/08]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

213 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the decision to introduce a €10 air travel tax; if he proposes to make changes to this tax to ensure that airports such as Shannon Airport are not commercially disadvantaged when passengers are flying to destinations like Manchester, Liverpool and so on compared with passengers travelling through Dublin Airport to those destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35767/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2008

213 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the decision to introduce a €10 air travel tax; if he proposes to make changes to this tax to ensure that airports such as Shannon Airport are not commercially disadvantaged when passengers are flying to destinations like Manchester, Liverpool and so on compared with passengers travelling through Dublin Airport to those destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35767/08]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority has the legal power to change the aerodrome licence at Weston Aerodrome from Code 1A to Code 2B and in the process disregard Condition 2 of a decision by An Bord Pleanála (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35190/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2008

32 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority has the legal power to change the aerodrome licence at Weston Aerodrome from Code 1A to Code 2B and in the process disregard Condition 2 of a decision by An Bord Pleanála (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35190/08]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

177 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with the Department of Transport on the independent status of Cork and Shannon Airports in view of the ever increasing threat to the aviation industry, market turbulence, and the downturn in the overall tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33861/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

177 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with the Department of Transport on the independent status of Cork and Shannon Airports in view of the ever increasing threat to the aviation industry, market turbulence, and the downturn in the overall tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33861/08]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

47 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will bring forward measures to enhance the regulatory powers of the Commission for Aviation Regulation which includes an early warning mechanism for airline companies and operators that are experiencing difficulties; if he will introduce legislation specifically aimed at enhancing the rights and protection of airline travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32520/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2008

47 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will bring forward measures to enhance the regulatory powers of the Commission for Aviation Regulation which includes an early warning mechanism for airline companies and operators that are experiencing difficulties; if he will introduce legislation specifically aimed at enhancing the rights and protection of airline travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32520/08]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

40 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the general strategic aviation outlook for Ireland in view of the ongoing difficulties in the airline sector; if he is constantly reviewing the level of air connectivity for airports here; if he will prepare a white paper on the Irish aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32519/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2008

40 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the general strategic aviation outlook for Ireland in view of the ongoing difficulties in the airline sector; if he is constantly reviewing the level of air connectivity for airports here; if he will prepare a white paper on the Irish aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32519/08]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

37 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a full review of all safety procedures in airports here and on all airlines operating in and out of airports here in view of the recent series of emergency incidents that have occurred over the past few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32521/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2008

37 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate a full review of all safety procedures in airports here and on all airlines operating in and out of airports here in view of the recent series of emergency incidents that have occurred over the past few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32521/08]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

36 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the operation of the aviation public service obligation flights; the cost of operating the air PSOs; his views on extending routes between Waterford and Dublin for example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32522/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2008

36 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the operation of the aviation public service obligation flights; the cost of operating the air PSOs; his views on extending routes between Waterford and Dublin for example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32522/08]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the laws and regulations which relate to the operation of helicopters by private individuals; if there are specific restrictions relating to the operation of helicopters within residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31676/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

153 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the laws and regulations which relate to the operation of helicopters by private individuals; if there are specific restrictions relating to the operation of helicopters within residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31676/08]

Question· writtenPQ 636asked

727 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport his views on the aviation crisis and the threats to the future of Aer Lingus jobs and transatlantic services at Shannon Airport; the efforts his Department are making to secure all-year round direct daily US services from Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30598/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2008

727 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport his views on the aviation crisis and the threats to the future of Aer Lingus jobs and transatlantic services at Shannon Airport; the efforts his Department are making to secure all-year round direct daily US services from Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30598/08]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

156 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent by Health Service Executive officials on transport costs, including air travel, public transport and mileage costs, per annum since 2005 to date in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28745/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2008

156 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent by Health Service Executive officials on transport costs, including air travel, public transport and mileage costs, per annum since 2005 to date in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28745/08]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

320 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 20 March 2006, with representatives of the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority, he received gifts; if so, the gifts he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25729/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

320 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 20 March 2006, with representatives of the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority, he received gifts; if so, the gifts he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25729/08]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

318 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during or following his meeting on 17 January 2006, with Singapore International Airlines, he received gifts; if so, the gifts he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25727/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

318 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during or following his meeting on 17 January 2006, with Singapore International Airlines, he received gifts; if so, the gifts he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25727/08]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

317 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 16 January 2006, with representatives of Singapore Civil Aviation Authority, he received gifts; if so, the gifts he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25726/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

317 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 16 January 2006, with representatives of Singapore Civil Aviation Authority, he received gifts; if so, the gifts he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25726/08]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

201 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 30 March 2006 with the representatives of the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority, he raised concerns relating to the human rights situation in China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24289/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

201 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 30 March 2006 with the representatives of the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority, he raised concerns relating to the human rights situation in China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24289/08]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

199 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 17 January 2006 with Singapore International Airlines, he raised concerns relating to the human rights situation in Singapore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24287/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

199 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 17 January 2006 with Singapore International Airlines, he raised concerns relating to the human rights situation in Singapore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24287/08]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

198 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 16 January 2006 with representatives of Singapore Civil Aviation Authority, he raised concerns relating to the human rights situation in Singapore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24286/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

198 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if, during his meeting on 16 January 2006 with representatives of Singapore Civil Aviation Authority, he raised concerns relating to the human rights situation in Singapore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24286/08]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

447 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he is supporting the European Commission proposals to reform the system for the allocation of slots for take-off and landing in European airports; the way these reforms will affect the slot allocation of Irish airlines and connectivity to airports here; if he will bring forward a comprehensive and long term strategy to protect and enhance Ireland’s air connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23545/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

447 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he is supporting the European Commission proposals to reform the system for the allocation of slots for take-off and landing in European airports; the way these reforms will affect the slot allocation of Irish airlines and connectivity to airports here; if he will bring forward a comprehensive and long term strategy to protect and enhance Ireland’s air connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23545/08]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

459 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport the number of jobs that have decentralised to the Irish Aviation Authority Centre in Shannon, County Clare; the expected date of completion for this decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23676/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

459 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport the number of jobs that have decentralised to the Irish Aviation Authority Centre in Shannon, County Clare; the expected date of completion for this decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23676/08]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

415 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on progress of the decentralisation of jobs to the Irish Aviation Authority Centre in Shannon, County Clare; when he expects this decentralisation programme to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23672/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

415 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on progress of the decentralisation of jobs to the Irish Aviation Authority Centre in Shannon, County Clare; when he expects this decentralisation programme to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23672/08]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

115 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the recent EU mid-term publication report Can You Trust Air Ticket Selling Sites; his views on whether Ireland should have taken part in this EU wide investigation into online airline ticket selling practices; if he will initiate an investigation in conjunction with the National Consumer Agency and the Commission on Aviation Regulation into all of the new extra charges on airline passengers and, if necessary, introduce legislation specifically to protect air travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23322/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

115 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the recent EU mid-term publication report Can You Trust Air Ticket Selling Sites; his views on whether Ireland should have taken part in this EU wide investigation into online airline ticket selling practices; if he will initiate an investigation in conjunction with the National Consumer Agency and the Commission on Aviation Regulation into all of the new extra charges on airline passengers and, if necessary, introduce legislation specifically to protect air travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23322/08]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

110 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport his views on EU efforts to include the aviation industry in the EU emissions trading scheme by 2011; his further views on whether this inclusion will lead to further green surcharges on airline passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23321/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

110 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport his views on EU efforts to include the aviation industry in the EU emissions trading scheme by 2011; his further views on whether this inclusion will lead to further green surcharges on airline passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23321/08]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

243 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport the level of security audits undertaken to monitor compliance with national and international aviation security standards by airlines, airports and other entities at each of the three main State airports at Cork, Shannon and Dublin for 2007; the number and frequency of those audits undertaken at each of the airports; if he has satisfied himself with the level of security at all three airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21768/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

243 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport the level of security audits undertaken to monitor compliance with national and international aviation security standards by airlines, airports and other entities at each of the three main State airports at Cork, Shannon and Dublin for 2007; the number and frequency of those audits undertaken at each of the airports; if he has satisfied himself with the level of security at all three airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21768/08]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

156 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to the Irish Aviation Authority’s reply of 6 February 2008 to Dublin City Council (details supplied), his views on the IAA’s confirmation in the reply that it had no observations on the Beacon proposal for a major hospital within the outer public safety zone of Dublin runway 16/34; if, arising from the subsequent notification of a decision to grant permission for the said development, his Department, in like manner to the IAA, has similarly abandoned the safety recommendation in the ERM report that major developments such as schools and hospitals should be prohibited within outer PSZs at the State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20114/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

156 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to the Irish Aviation Authority’s reply of 6 February 2008 to Dublin City Council (details supplied), his views on the IAA’s confirmation in the reply that it had no observations on the Beacon proposal for a major hospital within the outer public safety zone of Dublin runway 16/34; if, arising from the subsequent notification of a decision to grant permission for the said development, his Department, in like manner to the IAA, has similarly abandoned the safety recommendation in the ERM report that major developments such as schools and hospitals should be prohibited within outer PSZs at the State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20114/08]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

275 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the air routes currently the subject of aviation PSOs; the value of each aviation PSO route; his views on the extension of the PSO mechanism on the Waterford-Dublin route for example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19857/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2008

275 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the air routes currently the subject of aviation PSOs; the value of each aviation PSO route; his views on the extension of the PSO mechanism on the Waterford-Dublin route for example; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19857/08]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

265 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the document entitled Statement on the Need for Safe Operation and Development of Air Traffic at Dublin Airport represents current departmental policy on all development within the approach cones at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18508/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2008

265 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the document entitled Statement on the Need for Safe Operation and Development of Air Traffic at Dublin Airport represents current departmental policy on all development within the approach cones at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18508/08]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to require carbon offsetting of all official air travel in support of urban forests. [17950/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

603 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to require carbon offsetting of all official air travel in support of urban forests. [17950/08]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

54 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate an investigation in conjunction with the National Consumer Agency, the Competition Authority and the Commission on Aviation Regulation into the new extra charges on airline passengers; if he will consider legislation specifically to protect air travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17324/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

54 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate an investigation in conjunction with the National Consumer Agency, the Competition Authority and the Commission on Aviation Regulation into the new extra charges on airline passengers; if he will consider legislation specifically to protect air travellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17324/08]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has sought a report on the funding base of the pension fund for airline and aviation workers in the public sector; if they are in a position to award pension increases in 2008; and if his Department has issued policy guidelines in terms of pension fund gaps or contributions. [16010/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2008

240 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has sought a report on the funding base of the pension fund for airline and aviation workers in the public sector; if they are in a position to award pension increases in 2008; and if his Department has issued policy guidelines in terms of pension fund gaps or contributions. [16010/08]

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