Aviation Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2010

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Ceisteanna (198)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

225 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the tests that were carried out by the Irish Aviation Authority prior to the changing of the guidelines on air travel through volcanic ash conditions this week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21926/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the IAA and one in which I have no function. I understand that the Chief Executive of the IAA, Mr. Eamonn Brennan, has recently provided comprehensive information on this issue to the Deputy at his request.