Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 176: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has monitored the use or availability of landing slots at Heathrow with particular reference to the retention of the necessary facilities to meet the requirements of all airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3587/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The allocation of slots at London Heathrow Airport is a matter for 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.