Departmental Investigations

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Ceisteanna (317)

Paul Murphy

Ceist:

317. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 415 of 13 May 2025, No. 602 of 21 May 2026, and No. 17 of 24 September 2025, to provide details of this examination of overflights of Ireland of munitions to Israel without authorisation; to provide the date upon which this examination commenced; to outline what the examination consists of; whether contact has been made with any of the airlines alleged to have carried these munitions; and when the examination will be completed. [16824/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

My Department’s examination into this matter commenced on the first publication of allegations and as subsequent allegations were published, these were reviewed and considered. This work is continuing so I am not in a position to provide a definitive timeframe for its completion at this time.

The examination has included verification that certain flights passed through Irish sovereign territory, engagement with air operators, requests for documentation from a number of sources including air operators and Government Departments in Belgium and a detailed examination and cross examination of the information and documentation received as a result of these requests. Detailed considerations of a legal nature have also been required.