Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
155. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Defence to set out the procedure for residents residing adjacent to a Defence Forces location (details supplied) to submit a complaint; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47558/26]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, Casement aerodrome is the only operational military airfield in the State and has been in operation since 1917. I am advised that the Air Corps have and continue to enjoy a good relationship with the residential and commercial communities in the surrounding environs.
The Air Corps have clear noise abatement procedures set out in EIME AD 2.21 www.military.ie/media/dnmf2fxu/eime-aerodrome-information_190326_amdt-0126_version-3.pdf?usp=drive_link, which is available on www.military.ie. This policy is cognisant of residents residing adjacent to the base and also instructs pilots to avoid overflight of local schools during exam time.
Members of the public can report issues directly to the Air Corps via email at aircorps@defenceforces.ie Every report initiates a formal internal investigation. To ensure a thorough review, the following information should be provided;
• Date of Complaint.
• Date and time of noise occurrence.
• Address, Eircode, or Lat. Long. of occurrence.
• Description of aircraft (if known).
• Complainant name.
• Contact details of Complainant.
The Air Corps cross references the provided details with military flight logs and analyse the specific details against military logs. An Air Corps representative will contact the complainant directly to share relevant findings and details of the flight, where appropriate.
