Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 453: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures he has taken or proposes to take to alleviate public fears regarding the safety record of low-cost carriers at Shannon Airport and other airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6328/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Aviation Authority has, since its establishment in 1994, been responsible for the safety regulation of Irish airlines, including low-cost carriers at Shannon Airport, in accordance with the requirements of current European and international standards. The authority exercises continuous surveillance on Irish airlines, including low cost airlines at Shannon Airport, in accordance with those requirements. I am satisfied that the authority applies the current European and international requirements.