Department of Defence’s Indaver objection ‘against policy’

An aviation expert, hired to address Department of Defence (DoD) concerns about the impact on aviation safety of a proposed incinerator in Co Cork, claims the objections are “not consistent” with the department’s policy of “minimal development of the aviation infrastructure, including safety” at a nearby naval base.

Graham Liddy, former deputy chief inspector at the Department of Transport’s air accident investigation unit, said DoD does not have the base designated as a military helicopter pad, nor do they have a marked designated helicopter landing area on the base (white circle with a large ‘H’) “notwithstanding that many Defence Force facilities are so equipped”.

“There is not even a windsock, which would assist a pilot to determine wind direction and speed before take-off, at the Main Square location,” Mr Liddy said.