Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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108. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to halt any transportation of weapons bound for Israel through Shannon Airport to ensure that Ireland plays no part in transporting these weapons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49698/23]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 108 together.

Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, it is expressly prohibited for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish sovereign territory, without being granted an exemption to do so by the Minister for Transport.

When an application is received my Department consults with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Justice to determine if there are any foreign policy or security matters that should be considered in respect of that application. The Irish Aviation Authority is consulted if an application also concerns the carriage of dangerous goods. The Department of Defence is informed of all applications received.

In 2023, to date, no applications have been received or exemptions granted for the carriage of munitions of war to Israel.