Part VI

National Civil Aviation Facilitation Work Programme 2018 - 2021

Action Lead Timeframe

responsibility

1. Convene 2 Committee meetings annually, in line with the Terms of DTTAS April,
Reference of the National FAL Committee. October
2019 – 2022

2. Monitor all developments related to Annex 9 of ICAO Convention

and:-
DTTAS On-going,
 consider proposals for amendments and discuss Irish position with
a view to inputting to ICAO FAL Panel meetings and ECAC FAL
WG meetings; All October
government (annually)
 Review Irish legislation by reference to the international standards,
depts.
using the Annex 9 checklist;
 Report, via the Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD) portal on April
differences and identify any changes necessary. DTTAS (annually)

3. In line with the recommendations of the Review of Immigration and

Security Controls (February 2018), extend the scope and membership
DTTAS October
of the Immigration Sub-Group to strengthen engagement between
2018
airports, carriers and State authorities.

4. Convene 2 meetings annually of the Immigration Sub-Group to DTTAS April,

progress issues and report back to the Committee October
2019 – 2022

5. In line with the recommendations of the Review of Immigration and DTTAS/ Dept. 2020
Security Controls (February 2018) examine how the FAL Committee Justice &
can work with GNIB and D/Justice to provide enhanced supports to Equality
carriers in identifying fraudulent passenger documents.

6. Brexit to be included as a standing item on the agenda of each meeting Ad hoc 2018 &
of the National FAL Committee to allow members provide updates and network Ongoing
share information on issues related to the UK’s planned exit from the
European Union.

7. In accordance with National Aviation Policy and to support evidence- DTTAS Ongoing
based policy making, determine any gaps in data already collected, and
establish whether there is a rationale for collecting this data.

8. Encourage the sharing of information on best practice in facilitation

internationally and in particular innovations and developments in
All Ongoing
technology and IT solutions.

9. Conduct a mid-term review of the NCAFP All October

2020

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