Written answers

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Military Aircraft

Photo of Mick WallaceMick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in relation to permits granted by his Department for the landing and overflying of civil aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973, it is necessary for the applicant countries in question to state the final destination of the aircraft concerned, and if the stated destination has any impact on the granting or refusal of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21984/16]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​Firstly, I should clarify that it is airlines not countries that are granted permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973. There is a standard application form for such permits. This includes a section detailing the destination of the flight, which may or may not be the final destination.

My Department seeks the views of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to foreign policy issues, the Department of Justice in relation to security issues and the Irish Aviation Authority in relation to any aviation safety issues. ​Those bodies receive a copy of the application form and their comments may take into account the destination of the flight.

The Order is primarily aimed at ensuring the safety of aircraft and those on board while in Irish airspace. The destination or final destination of the flight is not relevant in that regard.

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