Shannon Airport Facilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2016

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Thursday, 30 June 2016

Ceisteanna (141)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

141. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he gave permission on 25 June 2016 for a United States of America military plane (details supplied) to land at Shannon Airport in County Clare, given that these aircraft are used to provide cargo and passenger transportation, as well as forward deployment logistics support and special missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19019/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

In response to requests from the US Embassy, my Department granted permission for landings by the aircraft to which the Deputy refers. Permission was granted on the basis that the aircraft were unarmed and carried no arms, ammunition or explosives, would not engage in intelligence gathering and that the flights in question would not form part of military exercises or operations.

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