Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 5 Nov 2002

Vol. 556 No. 3

Written Answers. - Military Aircraft.

Finian McGrath

Question:

182 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the recent high incidents of Irish military aircraft flying over Annaghdown, County Galway; if the identity of these aircraft has been determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19846/02]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

From an examination of Air Corps records, it appears that the total number of Air Corps aircraft that may have overflown Annaghdown, County Galway, in the course of normal operations during the month of October is three.