Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There has been no change. We are directed by An Garda Síochána to assist in aid to the civil power. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has responsibility for the use of Shannon Airport and what flights go in and out of it. As I have repeatedly stated in the Chamber in response to Deputy Daly and other Deputies, we are requested by An Garda Síochána to assist in aid to the civil power. That is the only involvement we have in flights landing at Shannon Airport.

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