Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2023-06-20
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Réada Cronin (SF), Kildare North

In the report on the high-level action plan that was published in March of this year, the recommendation regarding primary radar is accepted in principle rather than being accepted, as most of the other recommendations were. Delivering primary radar really is a prerequisite in ensuring the surveillance of Irish-controlled airspace. I have spoken to members of Air Corps. There is a worry about this. I know, as a united Irelander, that it is something that we are going to have to be able to do on our own in the event of the inevitability of a united Ireland. We are going to have to be able to patrol our own airspace. Can the Tánaiste clarify that it is his intention to acquire the primary radar? If not, what alternatives is he considering regarding the optimal approach to meeting the intent of the commission that accepting the recommendation in principle implies? I am a bit worried about the recommendation being accepted in principle, as opposed to being accepted.

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Sitting date: 2023-06-20