Between 2022 and 2024, Ireland witnessed 978 US military flights landing, primarily at Shannon Airport, alongside over 1,000 applications for civil aircraft carrying munitions. Data indicates a minuscule 0.1% refusal rate for these applications. No refusals occurred for military landings, suggesting lax oversight. The Department of Transport mandates strict exemption applications for carrying munitions, yet the majority are granted. Shannonwatch highlights the controversial role of Shannon Airport as a US military logistics hub, raising ethical concerns amid ongoing global conflicts.
According to the Department of Transport, the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft in Irish airspace is prohibited unless an exemption is granted by the Minister for Transport.
Nearly three million US soldiers have passed through Shannon Airport since 2002, illustrating its significance as a logistical hub for the US military.
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