Dáil Éireann - Volume 470 - 22 October, 1996

Written Answers. - Aviation Category Status.

Mr. Barry Mr. Barry

312. Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications whether Cork Airport has a new aviation category status following the provision of radar equipment and advanced runway lighting; if so, the way in which this status compares with Dublin and Shannon Airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19408/96]

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Stagg) Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Stagg)

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Stagg): This is a matter which falls within the statutory day to day remit of the Irish Aviation Authority and is not a matter in which I have any function. The Authority, under section 14 (1) (h) (v) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 — No. 29 of 1993 — is responsible for regulating the operation and management of aerodromes. The Act specifically empowers the Authority to make orders for regulating the aeronautical safety standards at aerodromes.

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