Statement - 11.00am 20 April 2010
The main contingent of Irish troops redeploying from Kosovo were due to arrive in Dublin airport today from Pristina at 4.25pm but will now be delayed due to the closure of Irish airspace. Defence Forces logistics staff and Department of Defence are liaising closely with the aviation authorities and the aircraft providers but the situation remains unclear.
The next decision point for us is at 1.00pm when the review of Irish airspace takes place, if Irish Airspace re-opens then our aircraft will reposition to Pristina and then return to Ireland later this eveing with our troops. The troops retain all possible comforts including gym, canteen and cookhouse facilities. We will provide a further update following a review at 1.00pm.
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The main contingent of Irish troops redeploying from Kosovo were due to arrive in Dublin airport today from Pristina at 4.25pm but will now be delayed due to the closure of Irish airspace. Defence Forces logistics staff and Department of Defence are liaising closely with the aviation authorities and the aircraft providers but the situation remains unclear.
The next decision point for us is at 1.00pm when the review of Irish airspace takes place, if Irish Airspace re-opens then our aircraft will reposition to Pristina and then return to Ireland later this eveing with our troops. The troops retain all possible comforts including gym, canteen and cookhouse facilities. We will provide a further update following a review at 1.00pm.
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