Air Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2020

Thursday, 5 November 2020

Questions (86)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

86. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the minimum distances that helicopters must adhere to when flying over residential areas and or when travelling on flight paths directly over residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34494/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including helicopter operations, under the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993. As such the question has been referred to the IAA for direct reply.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51