Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2011
34 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that generic authorisations for landing or overflight clearances for unscheduled civilian aircraft are modified to stipulate the prior acceptance of rules regarding registration of details and other inspection measures; and if additional legislation is required to do this. [8602/11]
View answerUnder domestic law, a number of types of air services stand authorised subject to my being satisfied that the operator is competent to secure the safe operation of the aircraft to be used in the proposed service. The services that stand authorised are listed in S.I. No. 326 of 1993. To give the Deputy an example of the types of services in question, an over-flight by aircraft of a Contracting State to the Chicago Convention engaged in a charter operation would stand authorised, as would any landing for a technical-stop, or an air service operated for humanitarian or emergency purposes.
My officials may request documentation from the operators of these types of flights in certain circumstances, and it may be necessary to issue an authorisation. Such documentation includes:
Air Operators Certificate, listing the aircraft the operator can operate
Certificate of Registration
Air Worthiness Certificate
Noise Certificate (to show compliance with the current standards as regards noise)
Insurance Certificate
My officials then consult with the Irish Aviation Authority regarding the documentation submitted, to establish that the proposed operations are safe in every respect. It is not proposed to amend the legislation governing authorisations of flights for the purposes outlined.
