Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Irish Aviation Authority: Chairperson Designate

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The unsustainably low level of charges was raised at the committee recently by Mr. Geoghegan. The important point is that there is an implication for the rebuilding of connectivity in a post-Covid world. There needs to some economic regulatory function in that regard.

It is fair to say there is much unhappiness and disquiet regarding the Bill that is coming through the Seanad. I have never experienced as much engagement on legislation by a whole host of people, including air traffic controllers and pilots. Their concerns are a source of worry. I appreciate that Mr. Ó Conghaile has facilitated meetings with us and with the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton. The latter has been more than accommodating of Oireachtas Members in this matter. There are concerns that the Bureau Veritas report on the IAA has not been made public. Is there a commitment to make it available to Members of the Oireachtas or the Minister of State? Will it be made public at all?

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