Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Shannon Airport has no designated status as a diversionary airport. The airport is, however, an "extended range operation with two-engine aeroplanes" approved airport, capable of accepting diversionary traffic, including in emergencies. In instances where the airport is not operating to category 9, airlines are required to declare an alternative airport in case of emergency, prior to departing their original airport.

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