Ireland seeks clarification from US on Shannon flights

Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan is seeking clarification from the US government on whether evidence was uncovered in a recent US Senate intelligence committee report of Shannon Airport being used by the CIA for extraordinary rendition.

Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe had asked the minister whether he was aware of the report and revelations about CIA torture of detainees.

The Sinn Féin TD also sought the minister’s views on assurances from the US government that no prisoners were transported through Irish territory.