Travel Trade Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Questions (423, 428)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

423. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of regulations that travel agency and tour operator bonds are only used when a company is unable to meet its commitments, either when the company has no funds to pay its commitments, or when the company refuses to pay its commitments and the Commission for Aviation Regulation insist payment is due, if it is the case that these are the points when the bond can be called upon by the Commission for Aviation Regulation. [23241/16]

Billy Kelleher

Question:

428. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of bonds that have been exercised by the Commission for Aviation Regulation over the past five years; and the details of the circumstances of each case. [23246/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 423 and 428 together.

The Commission for Aviation Regulation was established under the Aviation Regulation Act 2001 to regulate certain aspects of the aviation and travel trade sectors in Ireland, and its functions include the licensing of tour operators and travel agents.

The questions raised are operational matters for the Commission for Aviation Regulation. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the Commission for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.