Fergus O'Dowd
Question:682 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce legislation to allow for the testing of pilots for drugs and alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30006/08]
View answerWednesday, 24 September 2008
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Irish, European and International requirements and regulations require an air operator to establish policies and procedures with regard to the consumption of alcohol and psychoactive substances. These policies and procedures are published in air operators' Operations Manuals, with which all air crew are obliged to comply, and the air operator is required to monitor compliance with these policies and procedures.
Specifically, Irish Aviation Authority (Operations) Order, S.I. No. 61 of 2006 and Irish Aviation Authority (Personnel Licensing) Order, S.I. No. 333 of 2000 and subsequent amendment Orders, available on the IAA website www.iaa.ie address these matters.
A review of the requirements relating to aviation personnel is being conducted by my Department in consultation with the Irish Aviation Authority.