Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 49: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on any discussions he has had with the US authorities regarding the reported continued use of Shannon Airport by US aircraft alleged to have been involved in the illegal transfer of prisoners from other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13562/05]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 152 of 2 February 2005, 94 of 8 March 2005 and 214 of 22 March 2005 regarding the alleged illegal use of Shannon Airport for the transit of US prisoners. This matter has been raised in discussions with the US authorities. They have confirmed that they do not use Irish airports for this purpose and that they will not seek to use Irish airports for prisoner transit without seeking the authorisation of the Irish authorities.