Air Strips

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2013

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Ceisteanna (134)

Seán Kyne

Ceist:

134. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the usage of the air strips at Cleggan and Inishboffin, County Galway, which will improve access to the island. [21811/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Dinny McGinley)

The airstrips at Cleggan and Inishbofin to which the Deputy refers are not as yet licensed for use. Therefore, landing on these airstrips is strictly prohibited and they are marked accordingly.