Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2024
68. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to reports that weapons of war bound for Israel have been illegally trafficked through Ireland, if he has conducted an analysis as to whether any such munitions have endangered the lives of Irish peacekeepers deployed on mission with UNIFIL to south Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39053/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI believe the Deputy may be referring to a report of planes transporting weapons to Israel through Irish airspace. In the first instance, I would like to clarify that the Department of Transport holds the authority and responsibility for overseeing matters related to Irish airspace. I understand that my colleague the Minister for Transport's Department is engaging with the airlines involved and is working to confirm the accuracy of reports about cargo alleged to have been on board those flights.
Therefore, it is not possible for my Department to ascertain the specific nature of the cargo being transported on flights passing through Irish airspace.
