Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

However, it must be highlighted that successive Governments have made overflight and landing facilities available at Shannon Airport to the United States for more than 50 years. These arrangements do not amount to any form of military alliance with the US and are governed by strict conditions applied to ensure compatibility with our traditional policy of military neutrality.

I take the Deputy's concerns on board. She stated that she feels strongly about this. I have no issue with that whatsoever. She should take up this matter with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney.

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