Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) wrote to Minister O’Brien about the proposed expansion of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the relevant matter, which is EU legislation on aviation emissions. The letter argues this policy would increase costs for Irish airlines, reduce competitiveness, and affect jobs and connectivity. It stresses Ireland’s reliance on air travel and calls for a fair, globally coordinated approach.
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The letter highlights concerns about the EU ETS expansion, the relevant matter, which is EU legislation on aviation emissions. It warns that rising carbon costs could place financial pressure on airlines like Ryanair and Aer Lingus, leading to higher fares and fewer routes. It also emphasises risks to jobs and Ireland’s economy, and calls for government action to protect aviation and invest in greener technologies.
Politician(s) lobbied: Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: On 28th January, Owen Kelly and Daniel Langan met with Cathal Crowe in relation to search and rescue factoring hours and legislation, and passenger Cap in Dublin Airport.
Methods: Meeting
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On 28th January, Owen Kelly and Daniel Langan met with Cathal Crowe in relation to search and rescue factoring hours and legislation, and passenger Cap in Dublin Airport.
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport
Intent: That the Irish Coast Guard and the IAA apply all rules and regulations regarding FTL's and EU Working Time Directives for search and rescue pilots
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Cathy Bennett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: IALPA would like to make it known that we fully support a ban on all trade, both goods and services, with the illegal Israeli settlements.
Methods: Email
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A submission was sent by way of email to the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committed on Wednesday 9th July 2025.
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Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport
Intent: Capt. Mark Tighe has received a reply on his correspondence from the last period to the Minister Eamon Ryan on the Pilots' fatigue topic.
Methods: Email
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Mr Patrick Leonard has replied on behalf of the Private Secretary to Minister of State Jack Chambers TD that the Pilots' fatigue issue was raised at the Management Board meeting in December 2023. EASA outlined the work it is undertaking on the topic and Management Board agreed with the existing work programme as set by EASA. This work is scheduled to run through to 2025.
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: IALPA received replies on the correspondence submitted in the last period regarding STF and it's reduction in 2014. Since then the STF has not increased in line with the inflation.
Methods: Email
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Capt. Langan has received one email from Minister Darragh O'Brien enclosing the update from the Minister for Finance, Mr Michael McGrath and two emails from Ms Niamh Kavanagh, the Private Secretary to the Minister for Finance. All emails advised that the Minister for Finance has instructed that a targeted and focused examination of the current calibration of the SFT be carried out. The result shall be presented in summer 2024 for his consideration.
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: IALPA discusses the importance of the STF increase with Mr Kevin Barrett, Special Adviser to the Minister for Finance via zoom meeting on 20th November 2023.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
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Virtual Meeting
Meeting was held via zoom on 20th November 2023. Mr Kevin Barrett, Special Adviser to the Minister for Finance and F/O Daniel Langan, IALPA Vice President Finance attended the meeting.
