Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 February 2025
82. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 235 of 22 January 2025, the reason an individual (details supplied) was informed that he would be required to fly into Belfast before being transported to Tullamore Hospital due to restrictions on private ambulances entering the tarmac at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8337/25]
View answerAviation security is a matter that is highly regulated at international, European and national levels and all regulated entities, including airport operators, are required to comply with rigorous standards and are subject to national and international oversight. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) oversee industry compliance while the implementation of aviation security measures are a matter for the airport operator, in this case daa. daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport and all associated operations.
Access to the security restricted areas of airports is covered in detail in European regulation. Regarding the specific question on an individual case, and in light of daa's responsibility for their operations, I have referred the Deputy's question to the daa for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days please contact my private office.
