Army aid required at Shannon 324 times

Defence Force members were called to Shannon Airport to assist gardaí in security duties, including dealing with protests against US military aircraft, 324 times last year.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said “common sense” should dictate that imprisoned peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy sign a bond to keep the peace so as to secure her release.

Independent TD Mick Wallace said army security costs were “facilitating war efforts” while soldiers’ families were facing eviction from the Army camp in the Curragh, Kildare.