Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2010
188 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport if he will list all levies and charges that the State imposes on air travel; the amount of revenue collected by each of these charges in 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41764/10]
View answerThere are no levies or charges imposed by the State on air travel apart from the air travel tax, which is the subject of the Deputy's related question to the Minister for Finance (Question No 525). Airport charges are set by the airport authority at each airport. In the case of Dublin Airport, these charges are regulated by the Commission for Aviation Regulation who sets the maximum level of charges that can be applied.
189 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the total cost of subsidising internal flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41766/10]
View answerThe current Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts for services linking Dublin Airport with the regional airports at Derry, Donegal, Sligo, Ireland West Airport Knock, Galway and Kerry Airports commenced on 22 July 2008 and are due to expire on 20 July 2011 at a cost of €44,841,567 for the three year contract period.
