38. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the progress made by the national U-space steering group in developing a national implementation plan for U-space airspace management; if Ireland has identified any pilot or test zones for U-space deployment; and the engagement that has taken place with EASA on this matter. [40493/26]
Topics / Air Services
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsAir Services
150 questions from 44 TDs, between 25 February 2025 and 21 October 2026.
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148 written, 2 oral
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| April 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 4 |
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39. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport whether the inter-agency operative framework between the Irish Aviation Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Data Protection Commission, as provided for in the National UAS Policy Framework. [40494/26]
40. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority has commenced training for local authorities and planners on the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations into local and regional development plans, as committed to under the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems; and whether specific planning guidelines on drone infrastructure are being developed. [4…
333. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any operational doctrine, rules of engagement, or policy framework has been approved governing the deployment of armed capabilities associated with the Airbus H145M helicopters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39241/26]
334. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any live-fire weapons testing, weapons certification exercises, or operational weapons integration trials are planned in relation to the Airbus H145M helicopters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39242/26]
335. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the specific weapons systems, munitions categories, or force-protection systems approved for procurement in connection with the Airbus H145M helicopters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39243/26]
336. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any interoperability assessments have been conducted between the Airbus H145M helicopters and EU or NATO-aligned defence aviation systems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39244/26]
337. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any legal advice was obtained regarding the constitutional, neutrality, or international-law implications arising from the procurement of armed rotary-wing aircraft capability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39245/26]
338. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any dedicated pilot, weapons, or tactical crew training programme is being developed in connection with the Airbus H145M helicopters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39246/26]
340. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any external independent review has been conducted concerning the governance implications of military-operated aircraft supporting domestic policing operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39248/26]
341. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether any assessment has been conducted regarding the cybersecurity and operational resilience risks associated with reliance on foreign-origin avionics, mission systems, or military software platforms within the Airbus H145M fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39249/26]
384. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport for the level of funding provided to an airport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39338/26]
332. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to examine his views on passenger caps (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34235/26]
149. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that an airline (details supplied) recently decided to require passengers to produce passports or passport cards when travelling on its routes within the common travel area (CTA); whether the documents which can be required by an airline in this manner is currently governed by legislation or by regulations issued by his Department; his views on w…
103. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the timeline for the long-awaited restoration of the Derry to Dublin airlink. [29785/26]
246. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has had any communication with affected residents or their representatives since August 2022 regarding referred complaints concerning the Runway 28R Standard Instrument Departure to Fingal County Council; whether he is aware that Fingal County Council has stated, including in the course of correspondence with the Office of the Ombudsman…
247. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport if he will review matters raised (details supplied) regarding flight routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31818/26]
360. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on negotiations with the Thai government on agreeing a direct connection between Dublin and Bangkok; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30103/26]
391. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the current arrangements governing the supply and storage of aviation fuel in the State, including at Shannon Airport; to detail the agreements or practices relating to the refuelling of foreign military aircraft, including those of the United States; if such refuelling activities could have an impact on the availability of jet fuel stocks for civilian aviatio…
384. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the National U-space Steering Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27986/26]
422. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether the relevant action application by DAA PLC under section 34C of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (ABP ref. ABP-314485-22), if granted, would establish a new environmental baseline for departure routes from Dublin Airport's north runway; whether the relevant action process under section 34C has any legal effect on the departure routes assessed …
182. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department has conducted any assessment of capability gaps arising from the retirement of legacy aircraft prior to the full operational deployment of replacement platforms; if so, to provide details of such assessments; and the mitigation measures adopted. [27815/26]
183. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the original and revised delivery timelines for replacement aircraft programmes, including the C295 maritime patrol aircraft and H145 helicopters; the reasons for any delays; and the oversight structures in place to ensure delivery within agreed timelines. [27816/26]
531. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the precise date on which Ministerial approval was granted for the procurement of the Falcon 6X strategic reach aircraft; and the date on which the relevant approval decision was signed off within her Department. [24705/26]
532. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the title, date, and status of each cost-benefit analysis, options appraisal, business case, or equivalent evaluative document prepared in relation to the procurement of the Falcon 6X aircraft; and whether she will publish these documents in full or in redacted form. [24706/26]