Social Democrats ask EU anti-fraud watchdog to probe failure to inspect Shannon flights

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Gary Gannon TD said Ireland's refusal to inspect private or military aircraft landing at Shannon Airport may be 'systematically undermining' EU customs and Vat obligations. Stock picture

The Social Democrats have called on the EU's anti-fraud watchdog to investigate the failure to inspect flights at Shannon Airport.

In a letter to the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), Gary Gannon TD said Ireland's refusal to inspect private or military aircraft landing at Shannon may be "systematically undermining" EU customs and Vat obligations.