Military Aircraft

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 June 2015

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Ceisteanna (201)

Patrick O'Donovan

Ceist:

201. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form by country and by month for each of the years 2011 to 2014 and for 2015 to date the number of unauthorised foreign military aircraft incursions into Irish airspace; the response of his Department to each incursion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22597/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Pursuant to the provisions of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993, the Irish Aviation Authority has responsibility for, inter alia, the provision, operation and management of air navigation services in Irish and other airspace. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.