Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the relevant legal agreement and other arrangements entered into by the State or its agents for the accommodation of US military personnel stopping overnight in the mid-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3451/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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As a rule, flights carrying members of the US military through Shannon Airport stop only for a brief period before continuing onward. In exceptional cases, however, exigencies may arise, such as technical failure or medical emergency, which require an overnight stay. In situations where it is desired that uniformed US military personnel be transferred from the airport, the permission of the Minister for Foreign Affairs is sought, in accordance with the requirements of the Defence Act 1954. An expedited procedure exists to enable requests for the granting of such permission to be considered at short notice, in appropriate consultation with other Departments.