Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

Does the Minister of State deny that aeroplanes involved in the extraordinary rendition programme used Shannon Airport? Will he categorically deny comments attributed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, in Ireland on Sunday two weeks ago which stated, if it was up to him, full inspections would have begun a long time ago? He also stated he had argued at Cabinet for the inspections to begin and feels the Americans are making fools of us. Does the Minister of State deny that senior gardaí have confirmed preparations are under way for full, official inspections?

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