32 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she intends to invoke her powers under section 10 of the Aviation Regulation Act, 2001 regarding the issue of airport charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24052/01]

I have already exercised my power under section 10 of the Aviation Regulation Act, 2001 to issue general policy directions to the aviation regulator. I did so on 16 August 2001, prior to the issue by the regulator of his final determination of the maximum level of airport charges at the three State airports.