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Shannon Airport 'a legitimate military target', on-trial peace activist says

Summary

Colm Roddy (78) of Bayside Walk, Dublin 13 and Dave Donnellan (60) of Reuben Street, Rialto, Dublin have both pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Court to criminal damage of the perimeter fence and runway at Shannon Airport in Co. Clare on May 5, 2016. During the trial, Sergeant Mark Brown, who has over 20 years of experience as part of the airport police, stated that he did not recall receiving any training in international law regarding the presence of the US military at the airport. He acknowledged that Shannon Airport is a legitimate military target under international law but said he had received training to deal with major incidents. Donnellan questioned whether the presence of the US military alongside civilians at the airport without restrictions posed any special security concerns. He noted that he and Roddy were not challenged during their time at the airport and were only stopped when they approached a US military Learjet.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Shannon Airport 'a legitimate military target', on-trial peace activist says. Charges or matters: criminal damage of the perimeter fence and runway at Shannon Airport in Co. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 5, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-10-14 Publication

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