The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) was established as a commercial state-sponsored body in 1994. It is responsible for the provision of air traffic management services in Irish-controlled airspace and the safety regulation of the Irish civil aviation industry.

The IAA safety regulatory services include:

• Aircraft airworthiness certification and registration
• The licensing of personnel and organisations involved in aircraft maintenance
• The licensing of pilots, air traffic controllers and aerodromes
• The approval and surveillance of air carrier operating standards. The IAA ensures that Irish civil aviation operates to safety standards set internationally and also provides training and consultancy services to a wide range of international clients.

The IAA employs almost 650 staff, comprising Air Traffic Controllers, Engineers, Radio Officers, Instructors, Data Assistants, Safety Regulators and Administration staff.

Its main locations are:

• Air Traffic Control Centres at Dublin, Shannon and Cork Airports and Ballycasey, Co. Clare.
• Aeronautical Communications Centre, Ballygirreen, Co. Clare
• Training and Consultancy, Ballycasey, Co. Clare
• Corporate Headquarters, Hawkins St., Dublin 2