Air Safety

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Questions (196)

Joe O'Brien

Question:

196. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport when professional drone operators will receive certainty on their operating conditions in view of the new regulation system that commences in January 2022. [25253/21]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993.

The Deputy's question has been referred to the IAA for a direct reply. If the reply is not received within the next 10 days please do not hesitate to contact my office.

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

Question No. 197 answered with Question No. 188.

Question No. 198 answered with Question No. 188.