Dáil debates

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

11:00 am

Photo of Michael D HigginsMichael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

The European Council Regulation 954/93 of May 2002 deals with the allocation of slots at airports. It states the use of flexibility is limited. It cannot be used for slots related to routes considered vital for economic development of the region where the airport is located nor disturb airport operations. Will the Taoiseach agree that legislation relating to the privatisation of Aer Lingus must include compliance with this regulation? If not, how did the State comply with its legal obligations arising from the regulation? Did it instruct the airline's board? Did the board delegate that to the executive? Does the Taoiseach envisage the introduction of special legislation removing the State from its responsibility relating to the Council regulation?

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