Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
255. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to finalise and publish the national drone policy framework, as committed to in the programme for Government, to ensure safe, secure and environmentally responsible drone operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37262/25]
View answerThe Programme for Government includes a commitment to finalise and publish a policy framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Work on the drafting of the Policy Framework has recently been finalised and I expect to approve and publish it this summer.
The Policy framework will set out the vision, strategy, and priorities for the development of the UAS sector in Ireland. The framework aims to guide high-level strategic planning and development of the UAS sector in Ireland over the next decade by supporting growth and innovation. The framework also seeks to ensure safe and secure operations which are planned to minimise environmental and privacy impacts.
