Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for her advice on meeting IALPA. I will consider that in view of what she has said.

In response to the Deputy's question about the Irish Aviation Authority, recommendation No. 12 in the AQE report was to ensure that the IAA is involved directly by the Irish Coast Guard in the aviation regulatory aspect of the contract with the operator to ensure consistency in the application of relevant regulations and processes. I am happy to report that the IAA and the Irish Coast Guard are engaging in regular discussions on this and work is advanced on identifying a more permanent mechanism to enable this type of engagement to continue in accordance with the recommendation in the AQE report. As Minister, I will continue to provide updates to the Air Accident Investigation Unit on the progress in implementing these actions. I committed to implement in full and without delay the 12 recommendations contained in the report and, as matters stand, good progress is being made in line with the timelines set down in the report.

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