16 May 2006

Transport

Aircraft in Sellafield Exclusion Zone

Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the information he has received regarding the recent passage of Irish aircraft into the no fly exclusion zone surrounding the Sellafield plant and the consequent interception by Royal Air Force planes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell): It is not possible for me to answer the Deputy’s question based on the information supplied. For the matter to be investigated further more details would be required, for example the date of the flight and particulars of the aircraft involved.