Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2004
199 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Irish Aviation Authority regarding submissions made by the National Microlight Association of Ireland prior to the enactment of AIC 11/4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16732/04]
View answer200 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Irish Aviation Authority, regulation AIC 11/04, regarding microlight pilot licences forces pilots to leave the jurisdiction or undergo great expense to meet IAA’s requirements; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these regulations are unduly restrictive in comparison with the norm in virtually every other EU country; if he will have this situation reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16733/04]
View answer201 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the enactment of AIC 11/04 will effectively close the border to visiting UK and Northern Ireland pilots and will jeopardise the viability of several aviation enterprises in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16734/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 199 to 201, inclusive, together.
I have had no discussions with the Irish Aviation Authority regarding submissions made by the National Microlight Association of Ireland prior to the issuing of AIC 11/04. The requirements for microlight pilot licensing, as for all flight crew licensing, are a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority under its governing legislation.
