Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 June 2018
53. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the refuelling of an aircraft (details supplied) took place inside or outside Irish airspace; the location the aircraft travelled from with its fuel load; and if it passed through Irish airspace prior to the emergency diversion to Shannon Airport. [26030/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraA US military aircraft made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport on Sunday 3 June 2018. Prior notification was received from the US Embassy and the Embassy confirmed with my Department that the aircraft carried no arms, ammunition or explosives and was not involved in any intelligence gathering, military operations or exercises at the time of the flight. The aircraft in question’s destination was the United States, having originated in the UK. It was not scheduled to enter Irish airspace at any time and only entered to make this emergency landing.
