Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 May 2018
202. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make available the terms of reference for the forthcoming section 32 examination and contact details for the entity appointed to conduct this examination as required by law following the completion of the section 32 report by a company (details supplied). [23841/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, Section 32 of the Irish Aviation Act 1993 provides for an examination of the functions of the Irish Aviation Authority in so far as they relate to the application and enforcement of technical and safety standards in relation to aircraft and air navigation. The Act requires such an examination to be carried out every 3 years. The IAA is also subject to similar, periodic examinations by the European Aviation Safety Agency and by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, as part of its international obligations.
Arrangements will be made - to include a competitive tendering process - to commence a Section 32 examination this year. The terms of reference for this examination will be published as part of a public tendering process, the outcome of which will be made known when completed.
