The Government s refusal to provide funding for Sligo Airport could signal the end of the vital services provided by the airport, including the search and rescue service, it has been warned.
As fears deepen, Minister for State Frank Feighan has arranged a meeting between the Department of Transport s Airport Division and the management board of Sligo Airport this morning (Tuesday, 22nd). I am seeking to bring both the management of the airport and the relevant Department officials into one meeting in order to discuss together the requests that Sligo Airport have made to the Department for dedicated funding to assist the airport with the costs for required runway improvements in Strandhill and for their ongoing maintenance.
Drone owners must be aware of their responsibilities and ensure they operate their drone within safety rules at all times. That’s the advice from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) as drones are set to be a popular Christmas gift this year.
The IAA, which was the first aviation regulator in the world to introduce mandatory drone registration and regulations in December 2015, said that it is important that we all adhere to the regulations, so families can enjoy drones safely.
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is set to implement new European safety regulations for the use of drones from January 2021.
Local TD gutted as Minister confirms no funding for Sligo Airport Published: Thursday, 17 December 2020 12:54
Essential funding will not be provided to Sligo Airport under a new Government programme, according to a response from the Minister to Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin.
The airport is an important strategic base for the Sligo Coast Guard covering an area from Galway and Mayo right up along the Ulster coastline and across to Belfast.
It has not received any government funding for the past ten years.
A safety directive issued against the airport from the Irish Aviation Authority requires €500k refurbishment works to take place at the facility.
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The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is set to implement new European safety regulations for the use of drones from January 2021.
If Santa is bringing a drone to your house this Christmas, make sure you know the rules to fly it safely.
That is the advice from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) as drones are set to be a popular Christmas gift this year.
The IAA, which was the first aviation regulator in the world to introduce mandatory drone registration and regulations in December 2015, said that it is important that we all adhere to the regulations, so families can enjoy drones safely. Drone owners must be aware of their responsibilities and ensure they operate their drone within safety rules at all times.