A flight from Canada to India diverted to Shannon Airport late on Friday night after the crew declared a medical emergency.
Air India flight AI-188 was travelling from Toronto to Delhi with 274 passengers and crew on board.
The flight was about 555 kilometres southwest of Ireland when the crew declared a medical emergency and requested clearance to divert to Shannon Airport. The crew reported they had an elderly passenger who had fallen ill and required medical assistance.
On the ground at Shannon, airport authorities were advised of the unscheduled arrival while the National Ambulance Service was also contacted and requested to mobilise resources to the airport.
The flight landed safely at 11.35pm and was met on arrival by ambulance paramedics.
The passenger was removed to hospital for treatment.
The flight continued its journey at 2.20am.
