Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2004
69 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the US Air Force will be patrolling Irish airspace during President Bush’s visit here; if so, will special legislation required for foreign aircraft to police Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter [9305/04]
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.
