Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As a representative of Swords and the airport, I believe it is unconscionable that people continue to do this. It is bizarre that they choose to put people's lives at risk, no matter how inconsequential they believe their activities are. I understand 14 flights were diverted at one particular point in February. The type of behaviour we see warrants prosecution and I welcome the fact that an individual is before the courts.

The Minister of State mentioned that these particular drone-jamming devices potentially interfere with air traffic control and the operation of aircraft but they are common. This is a little like the approach we have taken to a range of issues, such as building standards. We seem to believe we are unique and, therefore, we need to reinvent the wheel to try to resolve the issue. In fact, it is not that complicated. I fully appreciate there are concerns but I would be very pleased if the Minister would indicate whether there is a legislative resolution to the issue of jamming technology. I understand it may not be lawful in this jurisdiction.

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