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Laura Lyne

Dublin Airport drone issues could see enhanced technology introduced to prevent flight stoppages

Enhanced technology could be used to detect drones around Dublin Airport following several incidents over the bank holiday weekend.

Government ministers met with the daa, the Irish Aviation Authority, the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána this evening to discuss the presence of drones in the airspace. It caused disruption to flights over the weekend as they were stopped to ensure safety to passengers and crew.

Ministers condemned the use of drones in the critical airspace. Under Irish law drones are banned within 5km of Dublin Airport.

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