Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2011
548 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the operators (details supplied) carrying US troops and cargo through Shannon Airport pay landing fees; and air traffic control fees, and if they do the amount of income from this in 2010. [11468/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs landing fees and air traffic control fees at Shannon Airport are the responsibility of the Shannon Airport Authority and the Irish Aviation Authority respectively, I have forwarded the question to the two authorities for direct reply to the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.
549 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of civilian aircraft requested permission to overfly and to land here and in particular at Shannon Airport while carrying munitions in 2010; the number of permits that were granted and the persons granted same. [11469/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of applications by civilian airlines for permits to carry munitions in 2010 was 1352. A total of 1307 of these applications were granted. Approximately 8% of all applications were made in respect of requests to overfly Irish airspace without landing in Ireland.
Permits are not issued to persons but to civilian airlines. The Department is currently seeking legal advice to determine whether the consent of the airlines is required to allow the Department to release the names of the companies concerned.
