Flight Plans disrupted by renewed eruption of Volcano - No flights until at least 1pm.
0100 - Tuesday 20th April 2010: A renewed eruption of the Icelandic volcano yesterday afternoon and the prevailing weather conditions have dashed plans to remove the restrictions in Irish Airspace today.
The latest Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre reports show Ireland at the centre of a contamination zone up to 1300 hours today Tuesday 20th April. Notwithstanding the new arrangements agreed by the Ministers for Transport yesterday which provide for the easing of restrictions depending on the degree of ash contamination, the renewed eruption means that the density of volcanic ash over Irish Airspace is such that restrictions will have to continue until 1300 hours today at least.
There will be no commercial flights departing Ireland prior to 1300 hours. An update will be provided mid morning but the restrictions may well be continued to a later time.
The IAA will continue to monitor both volcanic activity and meteorological information. The latest volcano ash situation can be viewed at http://metoffice.com/aviation/vaac/vaacuk_vag.html.
Passengers should contact their airlines websites before travelling to the airport for flights.
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For further information contact:
Ken Rogan
086 317 9955