Drone sighting causes flights to be suspended at Dublin Airport

Irish Aviation Authority: 'Flying a drone in public requires training, as they can have serious consequences if they are flown inappropriately, or collide with a person, an animal or an aircraft.' File Picture: iStock

Flight operations were temporarily suspended at Dublin Airport on Tuesday evening after a drone was sighted flying near the airfield.

The incident was reported at about 5.50pm, and in line with protocols for confirmed drone sightings, flight operations at the airport were halted. About 20 minutes later, normal operations resumed.