Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department's attention has been drawn to a location at Shannon Airport (details supplied); and if the location meets the ICAO and EASA specifications for a taxiway. [4467/23]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the oversight of safety standards at airports is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).

Regarding the specific question, I am informed by Shannon Airport Group that it no longer operates a section of the airfield formerly known as ‘Taxiway 11’ as a taxiway. This section of the airfield is used for aircraft parking and is referred to as ‘Parking Area 11’ which consists of a number of aircraft parking stands.

In light of IAA's responsibility for oversight of safety standards at airports, I have referred the Deputy's question to the IAA for a direct response.  If you do not receive a response within 10 working days please contact my private office.