Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace

AirNav Ireland, which is responsible for air traffic control at the airport, apologised for the inconvenience

All flights at Cork Airport were halted between midnight and 7am on Wednesday.

Staff shortages in air traffic control closed Cork's airspace on Wednesday, stopping all traffic at Cork Airport between midnight and 7am.

One flight into Cork Airport was diverted to Shannon after 1am and four flights departing from Cork were delayed.