Military Neutrality

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Questions (701)

Clare Daly

Question:

701. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the implications for Ireland's policy of neutrality following the landing of an aircraft (details supplied) at Shannon Airport. [1208/17]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order 1952, made under the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1946, gives the Minister for Foreign Affairs primary responsibility for the regulation of activity by foreign military aircraft in Ireland. The practical implementation of this provision is guided by and reflects Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality.

Primary responsibility for the regulation of foreign civil aircraft in Ireland rests with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.