Dáil Éireann - Volume 486 - 28 January, 1998

Written Answers. - Irish Aviation Authority.

331. Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her views on whether it is inappropriate to have the safety and regulatory functions in relation to aviation married to a commercial service provided by the Irish Aviation Authority under the Irish Aviation Act, 1993. [2025/98]

332. Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her views on whether the commitment by the Irish Aviation Authority to generate revenue through air traffic control represents a conflict of interests for the Safety and Regulatory Authority. [2026/98]

Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke): I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 and 332 together.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply of 19 November 1997 to Dáil Questions Nos. 118 and 119.