Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
196. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether weapons bound for Israel are transiting through Shannon Airport; if he will immediately stop the use of Shannon as a transit hub for an active enabler of the genocidal violence happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14052/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe carriage of munitions of war is prohibited on any civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory unless an exemption to do so is granted by the Minister for Transport, as implemented in the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989.
In 2023 and to date in 2024, no applications have been received or exemptions granted, to permit the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft flying to a point in Israel.
Operations by state aircraft, including military aircraft, are the responsibility of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
