Aviation Industry Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Questions (812)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

812. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of airports that have been inspected since 2004; if an evaluation of security arrangements at licensed aerodromes and regional airports has been carried out to ensure compliance with security standards for flights arriving and departing from these airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12720/18]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Responsibility for carrying out inspection and assessment of airport security now rests with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).  I am advised by the IAA that 24 airports and aerodromes have been inspected since 2004 in accordance with the relevant EU Regulations, which lay down common rules and standards on aviation security and procedures.