Seán Ryan
Question:33 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his Department's regulations governing the rules of the air with particular reference to the minimum height level at which light aircraft and helicopters may fly while operating in the vicinity of built up areas, in view of the claim that small aircraft have been flying dangerously low over River Valley Swords, County Dublin; and if he will further outline (a) where ultimate responsibility lies for ensuring that these regulations are adhered to once aircraft have taken off and (b) where ultimate responsibilities for ensuring that aircraft adhere to the flightpath lodged with air traffic control once aircraft have taken off.