Dan Boyle
Ceist:1338 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the air access currently available on Irish islands; and the cost of such facilities. [21328/03]
Vol. 571 No. 1
1338 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the air access currently available on Irish islands; and the cost of such facilities. [21328/03]
At present my Department provides assistance in respect of the following air services to the islands:
Island |
Level of Service Provided |
Cost to Department |
Aran Islands |
All year round fixed wing air service. Six return flights daily Monday to Friday and three return flights daily on Saturday and Sunday. |
Three year contract in place from 01/02/02 to 31/01/05 at a cost of €621,866 in year 1, and at a maximum cost of €745,016 in year 2 and €867,973 in year 3. |
Tory Island |
Winter only helicopter service provided in conjunction with the North-Western Health Board. |
Expenditure of up to €70,000 approved for each winter season. |