Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
312. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if he will explain the number of routine flights over the greater Clondalkin area from Baldonnel; his views on the necessity of these flights, with due regard to noise complaints from local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8187/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraBecause of the proximity of Clondalkin to Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel, it is necessary that many flights in and out of the Aerodrome must pass over the Clondalkin area.
Baldonnel has operated as an aerodrome since 1917 and the Air Corps currently operates aircraft in support of a wide range of services such as emergency inter-hospital transfers, support to An Garda Síochána and undertaking maritime patrols, in addition to providing support to the Army and the Naval Service.
The Air Corps is aware of the inconvenience that such flights may cause and every effort is made to minimise the time spent at low level or near areas of population.
