Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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759. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the legal regulations surrounding microlight aircraft and their flying patterns, if the use of such aircraft registered with the Irish Aviation Authority are permitted to fly low over densely populated residential areas; the lowest flying level permitted when not on approach for landing; if particular microlight aircraft are able to land in private lands or if they must take-off and land from fully licensed airports, airfields and aerodromes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36142/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The issue raised by the Deputy, the safety oversight of microlight aircraft operations, is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, an Agency under the remit of my Department.  I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.