Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2004
125 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the criteria which the Government will apply to requests for the use of facilities in Shannon to facilitate military engagements by overseas powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5407/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraPermission for foreign military aircraft to overfly or land in the State is granted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, under the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order, 1952. Permission is normally granted based on a number of policy stipulations, included among which are requirements such as that the aircraft be unarmed, and that it does not carry arms, ammunition or explosives.
