Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2015
203. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will indicate any examination which his Department has made of the levels of stress on Irish pilots; his plans to introduce further legislation or regulations in relation to this matter, concerning necessary rest periods, length of pilot rosters, and general protection of pilots' health, and in view of recent public concerns in this matter. [18867/15]
View answer207. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will indicate any examination which his Department has made of the levels of stress on Irish pilots; if he has liaised with the Department of Health, on whether they will be introducing further legislation or regulations in relation to this matter, concerning necessary rest periods, length of pilot rosters, and general protection of pilot's health, and in view of recent public concerns in this matter. [18866/15]
View answer208. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport that all Irish health and safety legislation is being fully implemented, in relation to the working hours and conditions of Irish pilots. [18868/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 203, 207 and 208 together.
The matters referred to by the Deputy are regulated under European Law and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has competence for all areas of aviation safety including air operations encompassing areas such as pilot fatigue and rest periods.
Regulation (EU) 83/2014 provides for the flight time limitations regime, the oversight of which in Ireland is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to whom I have forwarded your query for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply from the IAA within 10 working days please contact my Private Office.
