Ryanair is calling on the Minister for Transport to take action to prevent further drone disruptions at Dublin Airport after two days of chaos.
A number of flights had to be diverted away from Dublin Airport over the past two days after a drone was spotted close to the runway.
Dublin Airport confirmed a second day of disruption on Saturday afternoon amid reports that at least three flights were diverted to Shannon Airport after the discovery.
READ MORE: Savings on fuel to continue for drivers as cut in excise duty set to be extended
"It is illegal to fly drones within 5km of the airport. The safety and security of airport users is daa’s key priority at all times and staff at Dublin Airport and An Garda Síochana remain vigilant in relation to drone activity in the vicinity of the airport," they added.
A spokesperson for Dublin Airport said: "Flight operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for safety reasons this afternoon (Saturday) following two confirmed drone sightings on the airfield. Operations have now resumed.
Ryanair later responded to the delays and said: “It is unacceptable that for two days in a row, passengers and flights to/from Dublin were disrupted by apparent drone activity.
“Yesterday four Ryanair aircraft and over 700 passengers had their flights diverted to Shannon and Belfast, and again today another four flights and 700 passengers were diverted with thousands more having their flights delayed.
“Such drone disruptions at Ireland’s main airport are unacceptable.
“We are calling on Minister Ryan to take urgent action to protect the country’s main airport from repeated disruptions from illegal drone activity.”
READ MORE:
Daniel O'Donnell 'heartbroken' after death of beloved sister
Owner of famous Irish pub vows to keep pints of Guinness at €5 despite hike
Wild Youth to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023 after Late Late vote
Recall issued on batches of chicken products due to presence of salmonella
Ministers write to sports bodies calling for urgent refugee accommodation
Get breaking news to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter
