Dáil Thursday 3 October 2013 at 11:00

Irish Aviation Authority Bill

Summary

Tom Fleming sought intervention over disruption affecting Kerry Airport travellers and referred to the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill. The Tánaiste said consultation and policy work were continuing, with publication expected next year.

Tom Fleming Independent

There are proposals for a new schedule of flights by Ryanair from Stansted Airport to Kerry Airport. With regard to the disruption to people travelling to work-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Hang on, we are talking about promised legislation. Please Deputy, do not abuse the Order of Business or I will not call you in future. What Bill is the Deputy talking about?

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Tom Fleming Independent

The Irish Aviation Authority (amendment) Bill. I ask the Tánaiste to use his good offices, as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, to intervene in this situation-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I ask the Deputy to resume his seat. We cannot have a debate on all of these things.

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Eamon Gilmore The Tánaiste Labour Party

The Irish Aviation Authority (amendment) Bill consultation is under way with the two agencies concerned. A number of policy issues must be addressed before work on the heads of the Bill can commence. The Bill is expected next year.

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