576. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if a review is planned of the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. [58420/26]

The National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems was approved by Government and published in August 2025. The Policy Framework aims to guide high-level strategic planning and development of the UAS sector in Ireland, through supporting growth and innovation, while ensuring safe and secure operations and managing environmental and other concerns. The Policy Framework seeks to identify and address any policy, regulatory or legislative gaps that may have arisen due to increased expansion of drone operations.

Many of the issues addressed by the Policy Framework fall directly within the remit of my department, while other issues will cross-over into areas of responsibility of other Government Departments and agencies. A collaborative approach was taken in developing the Policy Framework through public consultation and extensive stakeholder and cross-government engagement.

Implementation of the Policy Framework relies on cross-government structures and the continuation of engagement and support from various government departments, agencies, the UAS sector and the public.

The National UAS Policy Framework Monitoring Group was established earlier this year to support and monitor the overall progress of the implementation of the Policy Framework. Its membership comprises representatives of key stakeholders from relevant Government Departments and agencies involved in leading and supporting implementation of Policy Framework actions. Implementation of the Policy Framework will be tracked and reported on through a series of annual action plans and progress reports developed by the Monitoring Group. The Monitoring Group may consider adaptions and additions to the actions outlined in the Policy Framework during its implementation.

The Policy Framework is a living document that will continue to evolve to keep pace with the evolution of the UAS sector internationally and be responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities.