Déirdre de Búrca (Green Party)

I support the call for a debate on the use of Shannon and share the concerns about the use of Irish air space by aeroplanes that have been involved in extraordinary rendition. There are serious concerns with regard to the use of Shannon Airport by aeroplanes involved in extraordinary rendition and while we have the assurance of the American Government that this is not the case, there is no system of regular inspection or monitoring at the airport. Some people in the area monitor the airport and they have identified aeroplanes they claim have been used in extraordinary renditions.