Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that, despite numerous representations on his part, aircraft from Western airfield constantly overfly the home of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26689/24]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Weston Airport ("Weston") is licensed and certified by the Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA") as an aerodrome operator and air navigation services provider. A volume of airspace has been designated to Weston to enable them to provide these services. Under the terms of their licence and certification, Weston are responsible for the safety and management of aircraft, on the ground at the airport, and in the airspace where they provide services.

As part of its oversight, the IAA requires Weston to have a safety management system in place. This management system provides the framework and processes to enable the risks associated with the provision of services to air traffic are managed with safety tolerable levels. The IAA conducts oversight to ensure the management system is operating effectively and meets regulatory requirements.

Queries related to the safety and management of aircraft at the airport or in the airspace where Weston provide services should be addressed to Weston directly in the first instance. The IAA’s remit with respect to aerodromes is safety related and if members of the public wish to report their concerns in this regard they can do so at www.iaa.ie/safety/safety-reporting. Environmental issues, including noise, are under the remit of the relevant local authority.