Aviation Law 2020 - Ireland

1. General

1.1 Please list and briefly describe the principal legislation and regulatory bodies which apply to and/or regulate aviation in your jurisdiction.

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport ("DOTTS"), is the Government department responsible for aviation policy in Ireland. It is assisted in carrying out its functions by the following public bodies:

• The Commission for Aviation Regulation ("CAR").
• The Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA").
• The Air Accident Investigation Unit ("AAIU"), which is responsible for air accidents that take place in Ireland and air accidents that occur outside Ireland involving Irish registered aircraft.
• The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), which is responsible for the implementation of the EU emissions trading scheme.