David Norris (Independent)

I do not know what else the Senator wants of people reporting on this issue. I questioned the American ambassador on this subject and he informed me that the US Government has provided its Irish counterpart with a categoric assurance that no prisoners, in the condition that has been reported, were taken through Shannon Airport. He did not state, however, that this was not his Government's policy, nor did he indicate that the jet had not passed through Shannon in pursuit of the business in question. There is clear evidence, including the relevant logs and registration numbers, that these planes passed through Shannon——