Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 3 Mar 1998

Vol. 488 No. 1

Written Answers - Military Aviation Facilities.

Austin Deasy

Question:

95 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the request, if any, the Government has received from the United States of America to utilise Irish air space and Shannon Airport in the event of military action against Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5062/98]

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Andrews)

The Government has not received a request from the United States to utilise Irish air space or Shannon Airport in the event of military action against Iraq.