Shannon Airport not being used to arm Israel, says Varadkar

Leo Varadkar rejected the suggestion that the Government's actions had not matched its words on the Gaza conflict. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Shannon Airport is not being used to arm Israel, the Taoiseach has said.

The airport has long been used by the US military and with America pledging $14.3 billion in aid for Israel, scrutiny has fallen on Shannon's use to transport arms to Israel.