Darren O'Rourke
Question:171. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when the post of chairperson of the Irish Aviation Authority will be filled. [1204/21]
View answerWednesday, 13 January 2021
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The Deputy may now be aware that I have appointed Ms Rose Hynes as interim Chairperson of the Irish Aviation Authority, with the agreement of the Government, to help guide the IAA’s regulatory reform process. Ms Hynes' appointment takes effect from 12 January 2021. The Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which was published in November 2020, provides for significant institutional changes to how aviation is regulated in Ireland, and Ms Hynes has the appropriate experience and knowledge to help guide the Board and direct the management team through the challenging process.
Ms Hynes will take up the role in a designated capacity until her appearance with the Oireachtas Transport Committee can take place.
Chairman of the board of the Irish Aviation Authority resigned in December 2020. I expect to be in a position to appoint a replacement in the coming weeks.