An investigation is underway after a technical issue with the Shannon Air Traffic Control Radar System led to the closure of the majority of Irish airspace last night.
Flights into and out of Shannon and Cork were also suspended for a time – but they’re now running again.
Flights at Shanon and Cork airports were suspended for a time last night, following a technical issue with the ATC system that’s operated from Ballycasey, close to Shannon Airport.
Restrictions were lifted shortly, after a back-up system was deployed to allow planes take off and land, with Cork and Shannon airports back operating a short time later.
In a statement, the Irish Aviation Authority says the flow of air traffic over Ireland was restricted as a precautionary measure and an investigation is now underway.
Passengers due to fly out this morning are being told to check with their airline as some delays on schedules are likely following the incident.
In a statement this morning, Shannon Airport says most of its services are back to normal.
The inbound flight from Newark is delayed, but that is due to weather issues in the US.
One flight was cancelled last night – an Aer Lingus service to Birmingham – and its passengers were accomodated in local hotels.
The Managing Director of Shannon Airport is Andrew Murphy.
