No strong evidence Irish airspace has been used for attacks on Iran, says Taoiseach 

The capacity to investigate or to intervene if there's transgression in laws and rules governing airspace "is challenging and problematic, I think everyone would accept that", said Micheál Martin.
No strong evidence Irish airspace has been used for attacks on Iran, says Taoiseach 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to the media ahead of the St Patrick's Day Parade in Philadelphia.

Shannon Airport is not being used to help the US in its war in Iran, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin has pushed back on suggestions Ireland is being used by the US as part of the war in the Middle East, saying there is no “strong evidence” Irish airspace has been used.

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