Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2017
238. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans, in the interest of safety for helicopters and other small aircraft, to introduce regulations requiring warning lights to be installed at the top of all communications masts of a certain height; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30378/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of warning lights on communications masts, as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993.
Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
