Air Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (499)

Seán Kyne

Question:

499. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has commissioned an independent socio-economic analysis of the value of the Aran Islands air service; and if not if he will be doing so. [28091/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

In accordance with EU Regulations, my Department intends to undertake a review of the need for a Public Service Obligation air service for the Aran Islands. Preliminary steps in relation to this review have commenced within my Department.