Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 452: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a system of mandatory re-registration of aircraft purchased outside the State (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31775/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The registration of aircraft is governed by the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation 1944 and its technical annexes. It is not open to Ireland to require the re-registration of aircraft. The registry of civil aircraft in Ireland is maintained by the Irish Aviation Authority.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 453: To ask the Minister for Transport if holding an operator's licence is a requirement for persons leasing private aircraft; if so, if the licence required is the same as that required for the owners of private aircraft; if he intends to introduce new regulations governing the operation, leasing, and ownership of private aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31776/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I have no function in relation to the regulation of the use of aircraft. This is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority and the Commission for Aviation Regulation.