Plans by Manna Drones to retain a drone delivery hub for Coolmine Industrial Estate in Dublin 15 are facing local opposition. Dr Higgins of Cherry Drive, Dublin 15 told the council that “since its operation began, residents in the Dublin 15 area, including myself, have experienced persistent and intrusive noise from drones frequently flying over our homes”. A small number of local residents have come out in favour of the planned retention of the delivery hub. One of those was Peter Maxwell of Portersgate Drive, Dublin 15 who stated that “any service that helps to reduce the traffic load is of benefit to the area and community in general. He added that since February 2024, Manna had completed 52,000 deliveries in the area and “directly employs 50 people who live in Dublin 15” .

Source: The Irish Times November 18, 2025 19:51 UTC