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As of the 1st January 2013, the IAA has become the Appropriate Authority in the State for the oversight of civil aviation security.

Security oversight will involve inspections and audits of airports, air carriers, cargo companies, airport suppliers and suppliers of in-flight services. Following a review of its activities, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport decided that the IAA should become the ‘appropriate authority’ for airport security oversight on the basis that it constitutes a good synergy with the role it already plays in safety oversight.

The IAA already undertakes safety audits on many of the companies in question, so security oversight is a logical expansion of that remit.

For further information contact the aviation security division of the Irish Aviation Authority at avsec@iaa.ie