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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 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]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Government has conducted a legal or regulatory assessment concerning Ireland's international civil aviation obligations in relation to the operation, certification and oversight of State or military aircraft utilised in support of An Garda Síochána operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36230/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

212. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the Government has conducted a legal or regulatory assessment concerning Ireland's international civil aviation obligations in relation to the operation, certification and oversight of State or military aircraft utilised in support of An Garda Síochána operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36230/26]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any review has been conducted into the consistency of current State aviation procurement policy across the Defence Forces, Air Corps, and Garda Air Support Unit, including procurement standards, certification arrangements, operational oversight, and compliance with stated Government procurement policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36226/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

210. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any review has been conducted into the consistency of current State aviation procurement policy across the Defence Forces, Air Corps, and Garda Air Support Unit, including procurement standards, certification arrangements, operational oversight, and compliance with stated Government procurement policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36226/26]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the additional administration costs to NORA of implementing the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation and ReFuelEU Aviation regulations; and whether he accepts that these obligations, combined with the existing NORA levy, represent a double burden on consumers that could be mitigated by permitting greater domestic oil and gas production. [35984/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

188. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the additional administration costs to NORA of implementing the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation and ReFuelEU Aviation regulations; and whether he accepts that these obligations, combined with the existing NORA levy, represent a double burden on consumers that could be mitigated by permitting greater domestic oil and gas production. [35984/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with any State agencies or regulatory authorities regarding the impact of the liquidation of a company (details supplied) on former aviation sector workers and other constituents in the Fingal area [35716/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

75. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with any State agencies or regulatory authorities regarding the impact of the liquidation of a company (details supplied) on former aviation sector workers and other constituents in the Fingal area [35716/26]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether concerns or threats of retaliatory measures by the United States Administration or US aviation regulators have been raised with his Department in relation to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport; the form in which such concerns have been communicated; and the actions being taken by Government to mitigate any risk to Ireland’s aviation connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33105/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

182. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether concerns or threats of retaliatory measures by the United States Administration or US aviation regulators have been raised with his Department in relation to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport; the form in which such concerns have been communicated; and the actions being taken by Government to mitigate any risk to Ireland’s aviation connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33105/26]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his attention or the attention of his officials has been drawn to the problem of demand for jet fuel from military activity straining supplies of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviation. [33334/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

53. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his attention or the attention of his officials has been drawn to the problem of demand for jet fuel from military activity straining supplies of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviation. [33334/26]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has had any communication with affected residents or their representatives since August 2022 regarding referred complaints concerning the Runway 28R Standard Instrument Departure to Fingal County Council; whether he is aware that Fingal County Council has stated, including in the course of correspondence with the Office of the Ombudsman, that it lacks technical expertise in flight path matters; whether he is aware that the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority has confirmed it monitors for noise compliance only and does not monitor planning compliance with the 2007 Environmental Impact Statement; whether he is aware that Freedom of Information decision TRA-FOI-2026-0086 of 9 April 2026 confirmed under section 15(1)(a) that the Department holds no records of any aviation qualifications among its staff, has conducted no periodic expertise review of the kind recommended by Safety Recommendation IRLD2021029 of the 2021 Air Accident Investigation Unit Report on Rescue 116, and holds no terms of reference, findings, or actions taken in respect of such a review; whether he is aware that his Department's Assistant Secretary for Aviation confirmed to the Joint Committee on Transport on 4 March 2026 that "daa are the owners of the data" (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

246. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has had any communication with affected residents or their representatives since August 2022 regarding referred complaints concerning the Runway 28R Standard Instrument Departure to Fingal County Council; whether he is aware that Fingal County Council has stated, including in the course of correspondence with the Office of the Ombudsman, that it lacks technical expertise in flight path matters; whether he is aware that the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority has confirmed it monitors for noise compliance only and does not monitor planning compliance with the 2007 Environmental Impact Statement; whether he is aware that Freedom of Information decision TRA-FOI-2026-0086 of 9 April 2026 confirmed under section 15(1)(a) that the Department holds no records of any aviation qualifications among its staff, has conducted no periodic expertise review of the kind recommended by Safety Recommendation IRLD2021029 of the 2021 Air Accident Investigation Unit Report on Rescue 116, and holds no terms of reference, findings, or actions taken in respect of such a review; whether he is aware that his Department's Assistant Secretary for Aviation confirmed to the Joint Committee on Transport on 4 March 2026 that "daa are the owners of the data" (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31817/26]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the periodic review of in-house aviation expertise recommended by the Air Accident Investigation Unit in Safety Recommendation IRLD2021029 of the Rescue 116 Final Report (Report No. 2021-008, published 5 November 2021) has ever been conducted; (details supplied); whether he considers it appropriate that his Department is promoting the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, which concerns complex interactions between aviation regulation, EU environmental law, and slot coordination, while his Department has confirmed through two successive FOI responses (TRA-FOI-2025-0121 and TRA-FOI-2026-0086) that it holds no records of aviation qualifications among its staff and has never conducted the periodic expertise review it accepted four and a half years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

232. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the periodic review of in-house aviation expertise recommended by the Air Accident Investigation Unit in Safety Recommendation IRLD2021029 of the Rescue 116 Final Report (Report No. 2021-008, published 5 November 2021) has ever been conducted; (details supplied); whether he considers it appropriate that his Department is promoting the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, which concerns complex interactions between aviation regulation, EU environmental law, and slot coordination, while his Department has confirmed through two successive FOI responses (TRA-FOI-2025-0121 and TRA-FOI-2026-0086) that it holds no records of aviation qualifications among its staff and has never conducted the periodic expertise review it accepted four and a half years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31625/26]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on plans to request that duties on sustainable aviation fuel from the US be removed on an exceptional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

180. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on plans to request that duties on sustainable aviation fuel from the US be removed on an exceptional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/26]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

391. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the current arrangements governing the supply and storage of aviation fuel in the State, including at Shannon Airport; to detail the agreements or practices relating to the refuelling of foreign military aircraft, including those of the United States; if such refuelling activities could have an impact on the availability of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviation in the event of a shortage; the measures in place to ensure that civilian fuel supply is not adversely affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

391. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the current arrangements governing the supply and storage of aviation fuel in the State, including at Shannon Airport; to detail the agreements or practices relating to the refuelling of foreign military aircraft, including those of the United States; if such refuelling activities could have an impact on the availability of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviation in the event of a shortage; the measures in place to ensure that civilian fuel supply is not adversely affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30675/26]

Question· oralPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his assessment of the likely impact of current aviation challenges on the number of overseas visitors to Ireland in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30451/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

132. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his assessment of the likely impact of current aviation challenges on the number of overseas visitors to Ireland in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30451/26]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work being carried out by his Department in recent years on an inspections regime for civil aircraft to ensure that they are not carrying munitions or personnel in contravention of existing Irish law; and the progress that was made and whether the current Government intends to proceed with such legislation. [28803/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 2026

34. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work being carried out by his Department in recent years on an inspections regime for civil aircraft to ensure that they are not carrying munitions or personnel in contravention of existing Irish law; and the progress that was made and whether the current Government intends to proceed with such legislation. [28803/26]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether, and the extent that, the State has relied on external or contracted aviation services to compensate for Air Corps capacity limitations in the past five years; and the associated cost. [27821/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

188. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether, and the extent that, the State has relied on external or contracted aviation services to compensate for Air Corps capacity limitations in the past five years; and the associated cost. [27821/26]

Question· writtenPQ 685asked

685. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the Office of the Ombudsman regarding cases where multiple State regulatory bodies have each declined jurisdiction over the same aviation safety oversight complaint; whether such a pattern has been identified; what mechanism exists to ensure that a complainant is not left without any effective remedy as a result of sequential jurisdictional refusals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

685. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the Office of the Ombudsman regarding cases where multiple State regulatory bodies have each declined jurisdiction over the same aviation safety oversight complaint; whether such a pattern has been identified; what mechanism exists to ensure that a complainant is not left without any effective remedy as a result of sequential jurisdictional refusals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24651/26]

Question· writtenPQ 684asked

684. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority has submitted annual reports to his Department as required by Section 19 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 detailing the number of protected disclosures received and actions taken; whether those reports accurately reflect the outcome of each investigation, including any investigation closed without a written determination; whether he has at any point been made aware through those reports that a Just Culture investigation was opened and subsequently closed without findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24650/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

684. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority has submitted annual reports to his Department as required by Section 19 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 detailing the number of protected disclosures received and actions taken; whether those reports accurately reflect the outcome of each investigation, including any investigation closed without a written determination; whether he has at any point been made aware through those reports that a Just Culture investigation was opened and subsequently closed without findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24650/26]

Question· writtenPQ 683asked

683. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority, in its capacity as a prescribed person under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, has in all cases appointed a designated person to independently receive and handle protected disclosures; acknowledged receipt of each disclosure within seven days as required; conducted an initial assessment of whether prima facie evidence of relevant wrongdoing exists; provided written feedback to the discloser within three months or, in complex cases, six months; whether his Department has examined any case where these obligations were not met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24649/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

683. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the Irish Aviation Authority, in its capacity as a prescribed person under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, has in all cases appointed a designated person to independently receive and handle protected disclosures; acknowledged receipt of each disclosure within seven days as required; conducted an initial assessment of whether prima facie evidence of relevant wrongdoing exists; provided written feedback to the discloser within three months or, in complex cases, six months; whether his Department has examined any case where these obligations were not met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24649/26]

Question· writtenPQ 682asked

682. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of Just Culture investigations opened by the Irish Aviation Authority since S.I. No. 195/2020 came into force; the number of those investigations that resulted in a completed written determination; and whether any investigation has been closed without a final report or finding; if so, the reason in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24648/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

682. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of Just Culture investigations opened by the Irish Aviation Authority since S.I. No. 195/2020 came into force; the number of those investigations that resulted in a completed written determination; and whether any investigation has been closed without a final report or finding; if so, the reason in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24648/26]

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