Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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857. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the aftermath of the closure of the pilot training college in 2012, the measures have IAA have put in place to ensure that a similar event cannot happen again; if his Department has undertaken an investigation as to the reasons behind the closure; if an investigation took place, if he will provide the findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8373/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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This question refers to the liquidation of the Pilot Training College (PTC) in 2012.  PTC was a privately-owned and operated flight training organisation  that  reneged on its contractual obligations and failed its students.  Its liquidation is proceeding in accordance with company law that requires a report being made to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement.  My Department does not have any role in investigating the collapse of any flight training organisation. The oversight of any such organisation in Ireland comes within the remit of the IAA whose primary functions are the oversight of the safety, quality and standard of the training being delivered, the conduct of examinations and flight tests.  They look at whether the company has sufficient resources to safely provide the training required to the internationally determined standards. Regarding  oversight in the future I am referring the question to that body for direct reply  If you do not receive a response from them within 10 working days, please contact my private office.