Irish Aviation Authority.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2004

Tuesday, 14 December 2004

Questions (199)

John Curran

Question:

219 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the Act of the Oireachtas under which the Irish Aviation Authority issued a direction (details supplied) which created a restricted area around a privately owned aerodrome at Weston, Lucan, County Dublin. [33204/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Mr. Callely)

The Irish Aviation Authority (Aerodromes and Visual Ground Aids) Order, SI 334 of 2000 empowers the Irish Aviation Authority to direct the licensee of an aerodrome licensed for public use to prepare a safeguarding map for lodging with the relevant local authority. The current relevant "Notice to Aerodrome Licence Holders" is NR T.02 issue 4, date 02.09.04.

It is a matter for the local authorities to adopt the safeguarding maps into their county development plans. The responsibility for proper planning and development is a matter for the relevant local authority.