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New drone tech can prevent disruption, says head of Dublin airport

New technology that can control and take down drones will help to prevent flight disruption, according to the head of Dublin and Cork airports. Dublin airport has been closed six times in 2023 as a result of drones entering the airspace, causing ...

14 Mar 2023 at 12:57

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Stopping drones ‘not as simple as Ryanair boss says’ – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said the solution to stopping drones disrupting activity at airports is “not as simple” as suggested by an Irish airline boss. It comes after flight operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for just under 30 ...

03 Mar 2023 at 15:54

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Drone flying problem at airport easy to fix, claims O’Leary

The solution to illegal drone activity at Dublin Airport is “reasonably easy”, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said. Mr O’Leary said the airport needed to have the power, which already exists at several other European airports, to disable ...

03 Mar 2023 at 15:52

National News

Three flights diverted due to drone activity at Dublin Airport

Three flights have been diverted after operations were suspended at Dublin Airport due to a drone sighting, the airport authority has said. The Dublin Airport Authority suspended operations at the airport from 18.27pm until 18.59pm and ...

02 Mar 2023 at 21:26

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Drone over Clonmel crash site ‘disrespectful’ to families and emergency workers

A senior garda has criticised the use of a drone over the fatal crash site as “disrespectful” to both the grieving families and emergency personnel. Three Leaving Cert students, Zoey Coffey, 18, Nicole Murphy, 18 and Grace McSweeney, ...

26 Aug 2023 at 16:27

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Probe into use of drone near site of crash that killed four in Clonmel

The Irish Aviation Authority has launched an investigation into the use of a drone near the site of a crash in Co Tipperary as first responders attended the scene. The semi-state air space regulator said it infringed regulations ...

28 Aug 2023 at 18:59

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Man arrested in connection with drone activity at Dublin Airport

A man has been arrested in relation to drone activity at Dublin Airport. There were several days of disruption to flights at Ireland’s main airport within the last week. However, a Garda spokesperson said the man was arrested ...

09 Feb 2023 at 21:58

National News

Dublin Airport chief calls for ‘draconian sentencing’ over drones

The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is calling for “draconian sentencing” to be brought in for people who illegally fly drones over Irish airfields. It comes after there were 16 disruptions to flights at Dublin Airport over ...

08 Feb 2023 at 13:14

National News

Irish prisons implement daily cell searches after Gardaí catch drone delivering heroin

Irish prisons are implementing major security changes after a drone bound for a west Dublin prison was found to be carrying heroin. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has re-affirmed its commitment to investing in new ...

24 Feb 2024 at 14:56

National News

Drones and metal detectors 'strictly prohibited' at Irish heritage sites - OPW

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is reminding people not to use drones or metal detectors on the grounds of Irish heritage sites. The OPW posted on social media on December 27 to remind people of the strict ...

27 Dec 2023 at 17:15

National News

Major changes for drone rules do not fully negate privacy concerns, expert says

Sweeping rule changes for the flying of drones are welcome but do not go far enough, according to the chairman of the Irish Professional Drone Pilots Association (IPDPA). From January 1, requirements that ...

28 Dec 2023 at 11:00

National News

Anger as drone activity at Dublin Airport causes third day of disruption

Six flights have been diverted from Dublin Airport on a third day of disruption due to drone activity in the area. It comes after some flights were interrupted on Friday and Saturday. A spokesperson for ...

06 Feb 2023 at 21:27

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