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Dan Grennan

Dublin Airport: Drones stop flights again as perpetrators slammed

Flights in and out of Dublin Airport were suspended tonight due to disruptions caused by drones.

There was also a suspension of flights on Friday and Saturday for the same reason. Planes flying into Dublin Airport were diverted to Shannon and Belfast Airports following the sighting.

Flights that were due to take off from Dublin Airport were suspended for a short period of time. Flights were suspended for approximately 40 minutes this evening due to the drones.

Read more: Dublin Airport flights temporarily suspended after drone spotted on airfield

The Dublin Airport Authority slammed those flying the drones and warned the "reckless and irresponsible" will be prosecuted. It is illegal to fly a drone within 5km of the Airport.

A DAA statement read: "Flight operations at Dublin Airport were once again suspended this evening (Monday) for safety reasons after a drone was spotted on the airfield. Following a suspension of around 40 minutes, flight operations restarted around 19.45.

"The reckless and irresponsible behaviour of those causing ongoing drone disruptions at Dublin Airport is unacceptable. Those found responsible will face prosecution.

"While safety and security remain our top priorities such disruptions cause huge inconvenience to our passengers. Again, we would remind the public that it is illegal to fly drones within 5km of the airport."

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