Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
33. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if approval has been sought for a US military aircraft flyover over Dublin in conjunction with US college football matches to be played on 23, 24 and 28 August 2024; the procedure for dealing with such requests; whether a safety assessment forms part of such procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34297/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Foreign Affairs did not receive any requests for foreign military aircraft to fly over Dublin in conjunction with the College Football Classic in August 2024.
Under the terms of the Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order, 1952, all foreign military aircraft wishing to overfly, or land in, the State require diplomatic clearance from the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Diplomatic clearance is subject to strict conditions, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition or explosives; that it does not engage in intelligence gathering; and that the flight in question does not form part of a military exercise or operation.
This policy is well known and is fully understood by the United States and other international partners.
