Dr. John Lannon:

I am entirely confident that such a case would be successful under the European Convention on Human Rights. As activists trying to shine a light on what has been happening at Shannon Airport over the years, we have been extremely limited in our resources. We have co-operated with other groups, such as Amnesty International, on their fine reports. Largely due to a lack of resources we have not been able to bring a case before any of the institutions mentioned. All of the information we have gathered over the years suggests strongly a credible case could be built. I hope it will not come to that. Bearing in mind the recommendations of the Seanad and others on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ICCPR, I hope this committee can ensure the Government takes this matter seriously and takes responsibility to do what should be done.