Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
335. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the governance controls in place to monitor and regulate the use of VIP or platinum packages by DAA board members, whether these are classified as benefit-in-kind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9288/26]
View answer336. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether any audits or internal investigations have been carried out into the personal use of VIP services by DAA board members, and if so, to publish the findings. [9289/26]
View answer337. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any instances where VIP packages at DAA have resulted in personal expenditure by board members exceeding €30,000 annually, and if he will make a statement on the accountability measures. [9290/26]
View answer338. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department has been made aware whether through complaints, reports, or other communications of any potential misuse of VIP services by DAA board members; and if so, what action was taken. [9291/26]
View answer339. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department provides any specific guidance or policy on the acceptable use of DAA facilities or VIP packages by board members; and if he will make a statement on the policy framework. [9292/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 335, 336, 337, 338 and 339 together.
Any policy in relation to employee benefits, including those provided to Board members, is a matter for daa. daa has advised that usage of airport facilities by members of the Board, including use of Platinum Services, is in line with agreed daa company policy. daa has also confirmed that board members may access airport facilities while travelling if there is surplus capacity available, however priority is always given to commercial users.
The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies provides a framework for the application of best practice in corporate governance by both commercial and non-commercial State bodies. The Code addresses the reporting of fees and benefits to Board members. In the interests of transparency and good governance, the Code requires State bodies to disclose aggregate details of the compensation of key management in their annual report or financial statements, including aggregate details of employee benefits. In line with the Code, in its 2024 Annual Report, daa published details of benefits, including in relation to the use of airport facilities, provided to members of the Board during the year.
