Ahern reiterates Govt stance on Shannon Airport

The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has re-iterated his intention to review the US military use of Shannon Airport if the United States goes to war against Iraq.

Ahern reiterates Govt stance on Shannon Airport

The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has re-iterated his intention to review the US military use of Shannon Airport if the United States goes to war against Iraq.

Speaking in the Dail this afternoon, Mr Ahern said: "In the event of military action being initiated against Iraq, either with or without UN sanction, the Government will review the situation, initiate a debate in the Dail and that remains our position."

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