Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will try to be as brief as possible. I thank Ms Nolan for the presentation. My first query relates to streamlining of pan-European air traffic control. Does Ms Nolan see opportunities or threats for Ireland in this area? Is there an anticipated timeframe?

There are anecdotal concerns about airlines skimping on fuel, especially low-cost carriers, although I suppose most of them are low-cost carriers at this stage. Apparently some airlines barely put in enough fuel to cover the route. Is the Irish Aviation Authority concerned that if there are unforeseen circumstances an aircraft could run out of fuel? What is the IAA doing to ensure this does not arise?

Reference was made to the IAA budgets. What has the IAA done since the economic collapse in 2007-08 to cut its budget? What measures have been taken? How much of a reduction has there been since then?

What is the position in respect of the ash cloud event? Does Ms Nolan maintain that the IAA handled that as well as possible? Are there things that would be done differently in future and, if so, what are they?