Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 December 2013
39. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent helicopter crash in Scotland, his plans to introduce a mandatory requirement for flight recording devices to be installed on board helicopters registered here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54251/13]
View answerThe recent crash of a police helicopter in Scotland was a very tragic event and I want to extend my sympathies to the families of those involved. The mandatory installation or otherwise, of flight recorders and other equipment on aircraft, including helicopters, is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) on the basis that the IAA is the entity responsible within the State for the issuing of Certificates of Airworthiness that specify the requirements for all aircraft including helicopters. I have therefore passed your query on to the IAA for direct reply. I ask that the Deputy contact my Private Office if he does not receive a response from the IAA within the next ten working days.
