Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If there are people, including the Deputy and the Deputy by her side, who have evidence, I ask that it be transmitted directly to the appropriate authorities. I believe there is a scheme of regulations and conditions involved that are transparent. I reiterate that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport bears primary responsibility for the regulation of civil aircraft. My Department deals with requests to permit the wearing of foreign uniforms in accordance with the Defence Act 1954. We will continue to monitor the situation. I understand that very serious allegations have been made by the Deputy and there are issues that are before the courts, but I reiterate that there is no intention on the part of the Government to change or modify in any way a long-standing arrangement with the US.

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