Departmental Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2017

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

Questions (23)

Mick Wallace

Question:

23. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to his commitment earlier in 2017 to conduct an internal review in his Department of the international legal implications of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order SI 224 1973, the details of discussions he has had on the timeframe and scope of the review; the progress made to date on the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41965/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has now commenced its internal review of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973.

This is an internal review in my Department to identify the options available for updating various aspects of the Order. Given that so many aspects of the current Order require review, taking into account legislation at EU level and internationally at the International Civil Aviation Organisation, it is likely that implementing the recommendations of the review would require a new Statutory Instrument to replace existing legislative provisions.

My Department has now initiated consultations with the relevant Divisions / Agencies concerned. It is envisaged the internal review process would be completed before the end of this year.