Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 April 2016
617. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any military drones belonging to the US operated via any location here; if permits for such activity have been sought or issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6419/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order of 1952, foreign military aircraft may not fly over or land in the State unless permission has been granted by my Department. The US Embassy has not requested permission from my Department for a landing by a military unmanned aircraft in the State nor has it notified my Department about any such unmanned aircraft overflying the State. The Embassy has confirmed that there have been no landings in the State or overflights of the State by US military unmanned aircraft.
