Drone framework can’t come soon enough for Dubs, say Fine Gael TDs

Dublin People 18 Jul 2025

A policy framework to pave the way for regulation of drone activity is to be published in the coming weeks giving some hope to Dublin residents experiencing a surge of activity over their homes in recent months, two Fine Gael Dublin TDs have said.

Deputy Emer Currie, who is a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee and Deputy Maeve O’Connell said that it’s vital for a proper regulatory framework to be in place if any drone services are expanded across Dublin.

Deputy Currie said: “I’m pleased that Government recognises that we need to deal with this issue now. Residents in Dublin West have been acclimatising to regular drone deliveries for over a year now and feel proper regulation is well overdue.

“We need to find the balance between new technology and residential amenity. The framework will have to roadmap how the public can access information and engage with oversight bodies about drone activity in their area, as well as plans around noise monitoring, planning requirements and airspace management. Dublin residents don’t want another M50 in the sky.

Deputy O’Connell said: “In my own constituency of Dublin Rathdown, there is a plan to open a drone delivery hub right beside the Holy Cross Church in the heart of Dundrum village. This week in the Dáil I asked the Taoiseach to ensure that this framework provide protections for our religious and community spaces, where people should be able to gather with peace of mind and without disturbance from drones overhead.

“Many local residents have raised valid concerns regarding privacy, noise, safety and the environmental impact of these drones. The Minister for Transport is expected to bring this framework to Government by the end of the month and it’s essential this timeline is adhered to before any further drone services expand across Dublin.

“This policy framework should provide clarity, allay fears and demonstrate we are prepared for a new reality which up to now has caused much frustration for Dubliners.”

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