Air Safety
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-02
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Jack Chambers (FF), Dublin West

We are constantly engaging with the relevant authorities - the IAA and the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA. A meeting was held as recently as last Saturday to try to make progress with the purchase of counter-drone technology for Dublin Airport, and there will be further engagements this week between the IAA, the DAA and the Garda. As part of this, we are looking at comparative examples within Europe. Obviously, counter-drone technology is at an early phase of development but we still have an obligation to respond and act to protect those who are flying in passenger aircraft and to protect the whole airfield. That is why there is constant engagement on this and we are trying to provide a strong response to it.
The Deputy also asked about liability. My understanding is that if a flight is delayed, that is on the carrier. I can revert to the Deputy directly on that point but that is my understanding.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-02