Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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732. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the detail of the licensing and invigilation of the operation of drones by the IAA; the current number of drones weighing above 1 kg and below that weight in view of recent concerns for passenger aircraft safety in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17522/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993.

Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.