Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013
127. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will confirm the destination, purpose and cargo of three US military airplanes (details supplied) which landed at Shannon on 30 June 2013. [33008/13]
View answerOn 25 June 2013, my Department received requests from the Embassy of the United States seeking permission for two Hercules C-130 aircraft with tail numbers 644852 and 650986 to land at Shannon Airport on 30 June for the purposes of crew rest and refuelling. Both flights were en route from Trapani-Birgi, Italy, to Newfoundland, Canada. The requests confirmed that the aircraft carried no arms, ammunition, explosives, photographic or intelligence gathering equipment. Insufficient details have been provided in relation to the third aircraft to identify the destination, purpose and cargo as requested. However, should the Deputy wish to provide additional information, my Department will be happy to look further into the matter.
