Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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523. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to an issue with the de-icer operators at Dublin Airport and that this issue caused delays during recent adverse weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13748/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As the Deputy is aware, DAA has statutory responsibility for the development, management and operation of Dublin Airport.

I have been informed that the de-icing of aircraft at an airport is the sole responsibility of airlines or their nominated ground handling agents.  DAA is not involved in aircraft de-icing in any way.

Dublin Airport is responsible for clearing snow from the runway, taxiways and apron areas on the airfield.  The Deputy will recall that this task was done successfully throughout the recent snow and ice weather events.