Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2005
207 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 499 of 28 September 2005, if he will answer the question relating to Dublin Airport, Knock Airport, Casement Aerodrome and all other airports and aerodromes in the State, and with regard to all aircraft with such a destination or origin regardless of whether they fly under the flag of the US military. [9619/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that there is no obligation on any foreign military aircraft, aircraft used in military service or foreign chartered civilian aircraft to report, or make a declaration, to customs while the aircraft is in transit and not loading or unloading goods at any airport or aerodrome in the State. This includes Dublin Airport, Knock Airport and Casement Aerodrome. In the circumstances, customs has no role in the examination or investigation of such aircraft or their contents.
I am further advised that customs have no obligation to inspect aircraft or their contents where such aircraft are involved in third country traffic and have landed in the State for refuelling, not unloading or loading goods, and then departing the State, regardless of whether such aircraft are used for military, commercial or private purposes.
