Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the alleged backlisting of air traffic controllers by the Irish Aviation Authority; if he is aware this is happening at a time when Dublin airspace is regularly forced to close because of air traffic controller staffing issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20353/23]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the alleged backlisting of air traffic controllers by the Irish Aviation Authority. [20354/23]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 82 together.

With effect from 1 May 2023 the air navigation functions of the Irish Aviation Authority have transferred to a separate commercial semi-state company, AirNav Ireland.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the development of policy in relation to airspace and air navigation matters. The matters raised by the Deputy are day-to-day management and operational matters for AirNav Ireland itself.

I have, therefore, forwarded the Deputy's question to AirNav Ireland in the first instance for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.