Department of Transport says it is still working to confirm aircraft were carrying munitions of war
Simon Harris: in June the Taoiseach said no airport in Ireland or Irish sovereign airspace is being used to transport weapons to the conflict in the Middle East. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photo
a number of flights alleged to have carried various types of explosives, ammunition and military goods These goods were allegedly transported by the Challenge Group, an international air cargo company. It was also reported a second airline, carried military goods including fighter jet parts through Irish airspace.
A further two flights, which originated in New York, did not enter Irish sovereign airspace, which extends 12 nautical miles out from the coast, the department said. Cargo manifests, known as airway bills, and other internal documents indicate flights operated by the Challenge Group were carrying explosive material with potential military applications.
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