Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am satisfied that when these requests are received by my Department, the regulations are fully complied with and the law is adhered to. Our focus is on ensuring that the information sought and provided regarding flights and aircraft fully demonstrated full compliance with the conditions as applicable. I can point to matters such as the times at which the landings take place. These are operational issues for the pilot in consultation with the airport in question. They do not affect a decision as to whether the aircraft meets the strict conditions. However, I am satisfied that our regulations, codes of conduct and laws-----

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