Counter drone technology will be in place before Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Defence Minister has pledged.

Chopped is taking to the skies with delivery by drone in Blanchardstown, Dublin, powered by Manna

Staff at Cloverhill observed a drone flying over the prison

The incident occurred during an urban flight by unmanned drone delivery company in July 2022.

Judge Treasa Kelly noted that the State had completed a book of evidence and served it on the accused in court.

Ainis Guzauskus (41) is accused of an offence under section three of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1975