Originally Posted by
Sketretal
No we don't. That's the issue of sovereignty, neutrality, non-NATO etc raised in the article.
Yes we do, otherwise who would they call with an unresponsive airliner in their airspace? We also help with SAR, fishery protection and customs.
Ireland is a very friendly and cooperative neighbour far removed from the political rant in the press. I am slightly surprised that the Irish press has not linked their recent coverage to previous articles on Irish airspace post 9/11, Russian incursions, notifications and alerts from the UK, RAF Typhoons escorting intruders etc etc.