Government to install anti-drone technology at Cork Airport and other 'critical infrastructure'

Minister of State Jack Chambers has said it is an “absolute priority” to stop the issue from reoccurring at the country's airports, including Cork Airport. File picture

The Government is to put in place structures for the purchase and usage of anti-drone technology at Cork Airport and other ‘critical infrastructure’.

Two people are set to appear before the court in relation to the flying of drones on multiple occasions around Dublin Airport in recent weeks and thousands of people had their travel plans disrupted as a result of the incidents. It is illegal to fly a drone within 5km of any airport in Ireland.