Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 105068

Republic of Ireland: Military Aircraft

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Carla Lockhart

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements exist between the UK and the Republic of Ireland for the interception of unidentified or hostile aircraft in Irish airspace.

Answer

Al Carns

Access to Irish airspace is managed through extant diplomatic channels as per international norms with clearance being requested and granted for state aircraft under set conditions. UK Military aircraft do not enter the sovereign airspace of Ireland for o...

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