Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations and standards which apply to aircraft cabin air quality in respect of the prevention of communicable diseases; the way in which such standards are monitored and enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7207/05]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations and standards which apply to aircraft air quality; the way in which such standards are monitored and enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7206/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 173 together.

Air quality standards on board aircraft are part of the design specifications set by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA. Aircraft maintenance is regulated in Ireland by the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA.