Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 365: To ask the Minister for Transport if the requisite slots required for the continuation or enhancement of scheduled air flights from the various airports throughout the country to Heathrow or other locations are expected to be safeguarded in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3885/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The allocation of slots at London Heathrow Airport is a matter for the UK authorities acting in accordance with applicable EU rules relating to the allocation of slots.

The applicable rules provide for slots to be assigned to airlines as distinct from airports. It is a matter for airlines to decide what services should be provided using such slots, except in the specific case where slots are assigned for the purpose of meeting a public service obligation.