A number of flights have reportedly been diverted away from Dublin Airport today after a drone was spotted close to the runway.
Dublin Airport confirmed the news on Saturday afternoon amid reports at least three flights were diverted to Shannon Airport over the discovery.
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.
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"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.
The Irish Independent reported that flights arriving into the capital from Paris, Riga and Oporto were diverted after the disturbance shortly after 2pm.
Normal flight operations have now continued at the airport.
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