Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA)

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.

Methods: Letter

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

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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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

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

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