Aviation body rejects claims mast is source of danger to planes

Claims a controversial wind- monitoring mast was a likely source of danger to planes using Kerry Airport have been rejected by the Irish Aviation Authority.

The assurance came after Kerry County Council came under fire from the regional airport for granting planning permission for the retention of the 80m-high mast. It is on the site of a proposed wind farm, near Brosna.

The airport manager Peter Moore had warned the mast remained a risk.