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Aviation Industry Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2016

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Ceisteanna (266)

Clare Daly

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266. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe and process that will be undertaken for the establishment of a separate unit within the IAA to deal with airport noise; and the way it will operate as the competent authority in relation to EU Regulation No. 598/2014 in the interim. [27919/16]

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It is envisaged that the legislation currently in preparation in my Department, in consultation with the Attorney General's Office, will specifically require the establishment of a functionally separate unit within the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Pending the completion of that legislation, expected by the end of this year, the question of the interim operation of the Competent Authority does not arise.

There is a requirement for regulatory independence in EU Regulation 598/2014 and its achievement by functional separation is specifically permitted. The IAA has considerable experience of this functional separation model as it has been operating that model since 2004 in relation to safety oversight of air navigation service providers under the suite of EU legislation concerning the Single European Sky. The IAA is also responsible for safety regulation of Irish civil aviation generally. This experience of the functional separation model will inform the establishment of the required separate unit in relation to EU Regulation 598/2014.

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