Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

All of the actions I am taking and all of the ways in which I am implementing the legislation are related to the clear policy of the Government on neutrality and aviation safety. As I informed the Deputy in my opening response to her question, my responsibilities in this regard are clear. They relate to safety. I consult the relevant Departments at all times on any decision I make. I have done so and the Government continues to do so. All of the decisions the Government makes are clearly framed and undertaken within the powers available to me under the 1973 order. I have made available to the Deputy all of the information on of applications with which I have dealt, the origin of such flights and the reasons for decisions I have made.

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