Military Aircraft Landings

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2014

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Questions (403)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

403. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of US transport planes that went through Shannon airport in the months of July and August 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34572/14]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

During the months of July and August 2014 permission was granted for ninety US military aircraft, including military transport aircraft, to land at Shannon airport.