Taoiseach Micheál Martin revealed that Irish authorities were not informed about deportees aboard a plane that recently landed in Co Clare, Ireland, from the US. This came despite a Boston judge's assertions that the US Homeland Security's actions may have violated court orders. Martin reassured that Ireland would not likely face legal repercussions, citing multiple international agreements governing air travel. He stressed the importance of trust in international relations, especially concerning flights that may carry sensitive cargo, and confirmed ongoing inquiries by the Department of Transport and Foreign Affairs to gather full details of the incident.
"I wouldn't think so... There are various international agreements and legal agreements that pertain to aircraft landing and refuelling."
"When planes fly through our airspace - if they are carrying weapons - there is an agreement that they let us know. Trust is an important aspect of relations."
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