Gardaí Say It’s Vital That Shannon Airport Is Prepared In Event Of Attack

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Clare Gardaí say it’s crucial that Shannon Airport is as prepared as it can be in the event of a terror attack.

Yesterday saw Operation Skipjack carried out there, where a hostage scenario was acted out in a training exercise for the Gardaí and Defence Forces.

The aim of the day was to test the interoperability of the emergency responders who would work together to ensure the safety of everyone in such a situation.

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Inspector Kieran Ruane of Ennis Garda Station says it’s important to train staff in practical environments.