Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
80. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if US army personnel were authorised to wear military combat uniforms in Galway city during the second week of June 2018; if so, the basis for this authorisation; and if not, his plans to address the issue of foreign military personnel wearing uniforms on streets here. [32181/18]
View answerThe wearing of foreign military uniforms in the State is governed by section 317 of the Defence Act 1954 which prohibits the wearing of a foreign military uniform in the State without ministerial permission. My Department routinely receives requests from various States, including the US, for the wearing of military uniforms for a variety of reasons - attendance at official meetings or functions, diplomatic events, seminars or courses. Where permission is granted, the applicable conditions and restrictions are specified and explained in detail.
With regards to the specific instance raised in the Deputy’s question, my Department would welcome more specific information in order to investigate the matter further.
