Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 May 2008
265 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the document entitled Statement on the Need for Safe Operation and Development of Air Traffic at Dublin Airport represents current departmental policy on all development within the approach cones at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18508/08]
View answerThe statement the Deputy refers to was issued by the Secretary General of the then Department of Transport, Energy and Communications when it had the responsibility for the safety oversight of aviation. This function was transferred to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) on its establishment in December 1993.
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has advised me that they assess applications for planning permission in order to protect the safe operation of aircraft. In the event of any development impinging on air navigation safety, the IAA would recommend to the relevant planning authority against the granting of planning permission.
