It's been a frustrating long weekend for people flight in or out of Dublin
(Source: Twitter @DublinAirport)The Transport Minister says the government is working with Dublin Airport, to take action against illegal drone activity.
It follows three days of disruption, with flights suspended again last night.
Operations were suspended once again after a drone was spotted on the airfield last night.
Flight operations at Dublin Airport were once again suspended this evening (Monday) for safety reasons after a drone was spotted on the airfield. Following a suspension of around 40 minutes, flight operations restarted around 19.45. (1/3)
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) February 6, 2023
It's the third time since last Friday that flights have been grounded because of drone activity.
Ryanair has called on the Department of Transport to take action to prevent further disruption to passengers.
Transport minister @EamonRyan 'taking action' to 'protect' @DublinAirport from drone closures by releasing wolves into the wild. pic.twitter.com/Ha7a7r5pW7
— Ryanair (@Ryanair) February 7, 2023
Dublin Airport Authority has branded the flying of drones in and around the airport as "irresponsible" and "reckless."
