Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2004
92 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if US Air Force Eagle fighters based in the UK will provide air cover during President Bush’s visit here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9304/04]
View answerPermission for foreign military aircraft to fly in Irish airspace is regulated by the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952, which stipulates that foreign military aircraft may only fly in Irish airspace at the invitation of, or with the permission of, the Minister for Foreign Affairs. No such request has been received in respect of the forthcoming visit of President Bush.
