Written answers

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

British-Irish Co-operation

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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397. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is an official or unofficial arrangement between the Irish State and the United Kingdom that allows the Royal Air Force to conduct armed operations within the Irish airspace. [9821/22]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As stated in response to previous Parliamentary Questions, I cannot comment on reports concerning arrangements for national security. The Government’s engagement in international security cooperation is aimed at ensuring public safety and is conducted with full respect for Irish sovereign decision-making authority and for Ireland’s long-standing policy of military neutrality.

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