More than 1,260 flights approved to carry munitions through Irish airspace in 2024

Government also confirmed that no inspections have been carried out on civil aircraft potentially carrying weapons

One refusal involved an aircraft landing or taking off at Shannon Airport. File picture: Denis Scannell

The Department of Transport granted more than 1,260 applications to carry munitions on civil aircraft through Irish airspace this year, according to the latest figures.

Of the 1,300 applications received to the end of November this year, the department granted 1,267 and refused just six while 27 were cancelled by airlines. One refusal involved an aircraft landing or taking off at Shannon Airport while the other five involved aircraft flying over Ireland.