State Airports

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Questions (298)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Question:

299 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the pre-clearance arrangements being put in place for the US military at Shannon Airport, County Clare; and the practical significance of these changes. [8517/12]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

At present no arrangements have been made for the pre-clearance at Shannon of commercial aircraft carrying U.S. military personnel. This is an issue which is being discussed between Irish and US authorities.