Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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357. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason his Department and the Department of Defence approved the landing and presence of a US Navy helicopter at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel on 13 May 2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29146/21]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As I set out in my reply to the Deputy on this matter on 19 May last, the request for diplomatic clearance for this landing confirmed that our required conditions were met. Permission was granted on that basis.