Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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1625. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements that have been put in place for diversionary and unscheduled landings of Airbus A380 aircraft in Irish airports, in view of Ireland's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean; if he will provide a list of airports here that the A380 is capable of landing at and taking off from, in view of its size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37339/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The question of airport capability of accepting an A380 is a matter for each individual airport, in terms of operations and the Irish Aviation Authority in respect of aviation safety oversight. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Aviation Authority, Dublin Airport Authority, and Shannon Airport Authority, agencies within my remit, for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.