Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
312 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the landing of helicopters on a site off the Rock Road in Dublin with regard to regulation of such landings and take-offs in a residential area and if a licence is required. [17943/05]
View answerThe registration and certification of helicopters and helicopter operators is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA. It is the responsibility of helicopter pilots to operate safely, and pilots may land anywhere it is safe to do so with the permission of the landowner. A licence is not normally required for a particular site. The IAA will investigate any allegations of unsafe operations and take appropriate action where such is warranted. Helicopter operators must also comply with the requirements of planning law in regard to land use, as administered by the local authorities.
