Shannon Airport Facilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2022

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Ceisteanna (208)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

208. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if an aircraft (details supplied) that arrived at Shannon Airport on 13 October 2022 and left on 14 October 2022, was approved to transport weapons or munitions through Shannon Airport; the details of any checks, inspections or inquiries carried out in this regard in respect of the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52706/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Upon application for an authorisation, the air operator indicated that no weapons or munitions were on board of the aircraft in question. My officials sought further confirmation of this from the operator who in turn confirmed the nature of the cargo and as result, no further enquiries were deemed necessary.