Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-15
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

It is not a military base. If you want to see a military base go to Spain, go to Italy, go to Germany. We need to be accurate with our commentary. This kind of denigration of Shannon Airport will damage Shannon Airport, will damage the economy of Shannon and will damage jobs in Shannon Airport. Charter planes are used to bring soldiers home or whatever.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-15