Taoiseach aware of people's 'genuine concerns' over drone deliveries in Cork

Micheál Martin says there needs to be increased regulation around drone technology following complaints from Cork residents over privacy and noise pollution

A public meeting to discuss drone operations in Cork City will be held at 8pm on Tuesday evening in Cork Constitution FC. File picture: Larry Cummins

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has admitted there needs to be greater regulation around the use of drone technology, following the introduction of drone deliveries in Cork City.

In Listowel on Monday, Mr Martin was asked by the Irish Examiner about a controversy in his local area of Ballintemple and Ballinlough, where drone delivery firm Manna is piloting a new home delivery service.