Noel Ahern
Question:47 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will conduct a review of the policy of Aer Rianta in regard to landing charges. [3806/95]
Written Answers - Landing Charges.
Airport charges (aircraft landing charges and passenger load fees) at Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports have not been increased since 1 April 1987.
In addition, in 1994 Aer Rianta introduced major discounts in their charges for both existing and new customers. This discount scheme proved successful in generating additional traffic. Further improved discounts were introduced for 1995 aimed particularly at stimulating traffic growth in the off-peak months of the year.
I am satisfied that Aer Rianta's airport charges are competitive and I do not intend to conduct a review of policy in this matter.