Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
1605. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of drones weighing more than 1 kg that have been registered with the Irish Aviation Authority; the number of this category of drones which are still unregistered; if he will estimate the total number of drones, including machines lighter than 1 kg, which have been sold and which operate in Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1522/17]
View answerThe Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
