Aviation

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 - Amends federal transportation law to provide funding for airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs for the six-month period beginning October 1, 2007. Extends until March 31, 2008: (1) the authority of the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to incur obligations to make grants under such programs; and (2) the 95% temporary increase in the federal government's share of certain airport improvement program costs. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to calculate funding apportionments for airport development programs in FY2008 in accordance with a specified formula. Extends through FY2008 the period for final orders issued by the Secretary with respect to eligibility for essential air service compensation.

Commission Opinion pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council Common Position regarding the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency amending the proposal of the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty

European Union · European Commission · 19 December 2007

287 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the no refund policies that often apply not only to airline travel but to associated booking of accommodation; if such policies are fully in accord with the spirit of consumer protection law which would require the applications of the conditions of any agreement to supply service in a reasonable manner; if his attention has further been drawn to the recent moves by the EU Commission to investigate unreasonable terms of being applied on the websites of low cost airlines; and if he will make a statement on the possibility of developing new consumer codes of practice in this area. [35086/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

287 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the no refund policies that often apply not only to airline travel but to associated booking of accommodation; if such policies are fully in accord with the spirit of consumer protection law which would require the applications of the conditions of any agreement to supply service in a reasonable manner; if his attention has further been drawn to the recent moves by the EU Commission to investigate unreasonable terms of being applied on the websites of low cost airlines; and if he will make a statement on the possibility of developing new consumer codes of practice in this area. [35086/07]

257 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will indicate to Aer Lingus his desire to be informed at an early date of plans to transfer or lease Heathrow slots to other airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35044/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

257 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will indicate to Aer Lingus his desire to be informed at an early date of plans to transfer or lease Heathrow slots to other airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35044/07]

256 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus indicates to him, plans to lease or otherwise transfer some of the Heathrow slots either to other airports or to other airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35043/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

256 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus indicates to him, plans to lease or otherwise transfer some of the Heathrow slots either to other airports or to other airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35043/07]

A bill to allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 2007

Allows employees of commercial passenger airlines who receive payments from a bankruptcy case filed between September 11, 2001, and January 1, 2007, as compensation for lost pension plan benefits to rollover such payments into an individual retirement account (IRA), except for a Roth IRA, without tax or tax penalty.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1477/2007 of 13 December 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 622/2003 laying down measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security Text with EEA relevance

European Union · EUR-Lex · 13 December 2007

Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2007

Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act - Amends federal transportation law to allow a pilot who has attained 60 years of age to serve as a passenger airline pilot until the age of 65 years old, provided that a pilot who has attained age 60 may serve as pilot-in-command on international flights only if there is another pilot in the flight crew who has not yet attained 60 years of age. Prohibits subjecting pilots to different medical examinations and standards on account of age unless to ensure an adequate level of safety in flight, except that no person who has attained 60 years of age may serve as a pilot unless such person has a first-class medical certificate. Requires air carriers to: (1) continue to provide FAA-approved training to pilots, with specific emphasis on initial and recurring training and qualification of pilots who have attained 60 years of age; and (2) evaluate, every six months, the performance of pilots who have attained 60 years of age through a line check of such pilot. Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effect of the modification of pilot age requirements, if any, on aviation safety.

51 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues with respect to attracting new airlines and business to the Shannon region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25022/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

51 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with his EU colleagues with respect to attracting new airlines and business to the Shannon region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25022/07]

36 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the recent discussions he has had with the International Civil Aviator Organisation with respect to the regulation of aviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29336/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

36 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the recent discussions he has had with the International Civil Aviator Organisation with respect to the regulation of aviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29336/07]

20 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any plans by Aer Lingus to either dispose of or lease Heathrow slots to US airlines, or alternatively, if the airline has itself plans to open a base in a US city to capitalise on its Heathrow slots under Open Skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25642/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

20 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any plans by Aer Lingus to either dispose of or lease Heathrow slots to US airlines, or alternatively, if the airline has itself plans to open a base in a US city to capitalise on its Heathrow slots under Open Skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25642/07]

6 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to reform the Commission for Aviation Regulation; the changes he is considering for the Commission for Aviation Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32802/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

6 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to reform the Commission for Aviation Regulation; the changes he is considering for the Commission for Aviation Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32802/07]

Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2007

Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring all commercial aircraft in extended-range operations that must carry fixed cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder units to also be equipped with a second recorder system that utilizes deployable combination cockpit voice and digital flight data recording technology. Requires the second deployable recorder system to be mounted as far rear on the airframe as practicable. Sets forth minimum deployable recorder capabilities. Directs the Secretary to reimburse an air carrier for the costs of purchasing and installing such deployable recorder systems for it to comply with regulations.

163 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the efforts being made by Government or agency level to ensure Shannon Airport attracts US airlines seeking EU destinations under Open Skies; if he will ensure the airport is in a position to compete with other EU airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25562/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

163 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the efforts being made by Government or agency level to ensure Shannon Airport attracts US airlines seeking EU destinations under Open Skies; if he will ensure the airport is in a position to compete with other EU airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25562/07]

Wachebediensteten-Hilfeleistungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2007

Bericht und Antrag des Verfassungsausschusses über den Entwurf eines Bundesgesetzes, mit dem das Wachebediensteten-Hilfeleistungsgesetz geändert wird

682 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30622/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

682 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30622/07]

657 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland from power generation, road transport, air travel, industry, buildings, households and other sources for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will provide the information in tabular readable form. [31015/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

657 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland from power generation, road transport, air travel, industry, buildings, households and other sources for each year since 1997 to date in 2007; and if he will provide the information in tabular readable form. [31015/07]

630 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30627/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

630 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30627/07]

583 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30631/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

583 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30631/07]

562 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30624/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

562 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30624/07]

479 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30625/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

479 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30625/07]

429 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30620/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

429 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30620/07]

408 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30623/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

408 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30623/07]

381 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30632/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

381 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30632/07]

363 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30621/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

363 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30621/07]

342 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30626/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

342 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30626/07]

312 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30629/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

312 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30629/07]

287 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30634/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

287 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30634/07]

206 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30630/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

206 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent by her Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30630/07]

145 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30628/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

145 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30628/07]

126 Deputy Damien English asked the Taoiseach the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30633/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

126 Deputy Damien English asked the Taoiseach the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 for air travel, business class flights and first class flights in tabular readable form. [30633/07]

Council Decision of 26 November 2007 on the signing, on behalf of the Community, of an Agreement between the United States of America and the European Community on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety

European Union · EUR-Lex · 26 November 2007

europaweit geltende Bruttopreisauszeichnungspflicht für Ticketangebote von Luftverkehrsunternehmen

Austria · National Council · 23 November 2007

Bericht des Ausschusses für Konsumentenschutz über den Antrag 154/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Johann Rädler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend europaweit geltende Bruttopreisauszeichnungspflicht für Ticketangebote von Luftverkehrsunternehmen

Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 22 November 2007

Bericht des Verkehrsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (280 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz geändert wird

To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007

Amends the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to provide for the acquisition and inclusion of certain additional sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to partners of the Park, including the Aviation Trail, Inc., the Ohio Historical Society, and Dayton History, for projects not requiring federal involvement other than providing financial assistance, identifying the specific partner grantee and the specific project. Limits projects funded through these grants to construction and development on non-federal property within the boundaries of the Park. Instructs that any project funded by such grants support the purposes of the Park, be consistent with the Park's general management plan, and enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. Removes the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Wapakoneta, Ohio, from inclusion in the boundaries of the the National Aviation Heritage Area.

Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historical Park Designation Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007

Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historic Park Designation Act - Amends the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to: (1) rename the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park as the Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historic Park; and (2) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to partners of the Park, including the Aviation Trail, Inc., the Ohio Historical Society, and Dayton History, for projects not requiring federal involvement other than providing financial assistance and which shall be limited to construction and development on non-federal property within the boundaries of the Park for projects that support the purposes of the Park.

Austro Control GmbH und Diamond und Privilegien bei der Austro Control GmbH

Austria · National Council · 14 November 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ewald Stadler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Austro Control GmbH und Diamond und Privilegien bei der Austro Control GmbH <i>(im Zusammenhang mit der Zertifizierung der durch die</i> <i>Diamond Aircraft Industries gebauten Flugzeuge des Typs</i> <i>DA-42)</i>

American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2007

American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2011: (1) the excise taxes on aviation fuels and transportation of persons and property by air; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Imposes a new excise tax rate on aviation-grade kerosene. Increases the excise tax imposed on tickets for air travel beginning and ending in the United States. Establishes within the Airport and Airway Trust Fund an Air Traffic Control System Modernization Account. Repeals the exemption from air transportation excise taxes for transportation by small aircraft operating on nonestablished lines. Increases funding for the Highway Trust Fund. Increases the rate of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund tax and extends such tax through 2017. Denies a tax deduction for punitive damages in connection with a judgment or settlement of any claim. Establishes a Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement Advisory Commission for the review of motor revenue fuel collections. Restructures tax incentives for investment in the New York Liberty Zone. Increases penalties for failure to file certain tax informational returns. Exempts from the harbor maintenance tax certain commercial cargo loaded or unloaded at U.S. ports in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System. Allows a new tax credit for investment in qualified rail infrastructure bonds. Limits the deductibility of fines and penalties paid to a government for violations of law. Sets forth additional rules for the tax treatment of high-income individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship or residency to avoid U.S. taxation (expatriates).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1321/2007 of 12 November 2007 laying down implementing rules for the integration into a central repository of information on civil aviation occurrences exchanged in accordance with Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance

European Union · EUR-Lex · 12 November 2007

Communication from the Commission - Developing a common aviation area with Israel

European Union · European Commission · 9 November 2007

Funklöcher im inneralpinen Raum als Gefahr für die Luftraumsicherheit

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Peter Haubner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Funklöcher im inneralpinen Raum als Gefahr für die Luftraumsicherheit

229 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will purchase the four Heathrow slots which are on offer from the former GB airlines and give them to the Shannon Airport Authority for their permanent use to ensure connectivity between the mid west and the rest of the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27404/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2007

229 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will purchase the four Heathrow slots which are on offer from the former GB airlines and give them to the Shannon Airport Authority for their permanent use to ensure connectivity between the mid west and the rest of the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27404/07]

Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 2 November 2007

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Flughafen-Bodenabfertigungsgesetz geändert wird

To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy proceeding to roll over such payments into an individual retirement plan, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2007

Allows employees of commercial passenger airlines who receive payments from a bankruptcy case filed between September 11, 2001, and January 1, 2007, as compensation for lost pension plan benefits to rollover such payments into an individual retirement account (IRA), except for a Roth IRA, without tax or tax penalty.

AVIATION SAFETY: CAN NASA DO MORE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC?

United States · United States House of Representatives · 31 October 2007

Aeronautics Competitiveness Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 2007

Aeronautics Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2011 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for Science, Aeronautics, and Exploration for aeronautics research. Establishes an advisory committee on priorities in aeronautics research. Requires the NASA Administrator to develop particular aeronautics technologies, including for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, to a demonstration ready level. Sets the maximum number of NASA aeronautics scholarships at no more than seven at any one time. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a program to provide fellowships for graduate students in research in aviation or aeronautics. Requires the Secretary of the Department of Defense (DOD) to prescribe regulations governing DOD's payment of contractors' costs for education and professional development of their aeronautics workforce.

A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2008.

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2007

Amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through FY2008 the effectiveness of any final order of the Secretary of Transportation, including exisitng final orders, with respect to the eligibility for essential air service subsidies of any place in the United States based on highway mileage between it and the nearest medium hub airport or large hub airport.

A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2008.

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2007

Amends the Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to extend through FY2008 the effectiveness of any final order of the Secretary of Transportation, including exisitng final orders, with respect to the eligibility for essential air service subsidies of any place in the United States based on highway mileage between it and the nearest medium hub airport or large hub airport.

2006 discharge: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

European Union · European Parliament · 25 October 2007

1 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the inclusion of aviation emissions in the EU carbon credit trading system and its implications for Irish tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25784/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2007

1 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the inclusion of aviation emissions in the EU carbon credit trading system and its implications for Irish tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25784/07]