Military Aircraft

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 July 2021

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Questions (372)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

372. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has entered into an international agreement with the United Kingdom that allows the British Royal Air Force to enter Irish airspace and carry out military operations within Irish sovereign airspace and over the territory of the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37232/21]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs

I cannot comment on reports concerning arrangements for national security. I can confirm however that the Government’s engagement in international security cooperation is aimed at ensuring public safety and is conducted with full respect for Irish sovereign decision-making authority and for Ireland’s long standing policy of military neutrality.