UPDATE – Restrictions at some Irish airports from 0800, Wed 5th May, 2010
Increased volcanic activity was experience in Iceland yesterday Tuesday 4th May 2010 resulting in denser volcanic ash being expelled higher into the atmosphere.
Based on the most recent Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre and Eurocontrol data, restrictions will apply at the following airports from the times indicated.
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Donegal - restricted from 0800 hours local until further notice.
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Sligo - restricted from 0900 hours local until further notice.
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Dublin - restricted from 1100 hours local until further notice.
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Ireland West (Knock) - restricted from 1100 hours local until further notice.
Cork, Waterford and Kerry will not have restrictions imposed before 1400 hours local, though restrictions after that point are likely.
No restrictions will apply to Shannon airport or Galway airport until further notice.
A further statement will be issued by 1000 hours local this morning, following the receipt of updated volcanic ash data.
Airline passengers should continue to contact their airline websites to establish the up-to-date position on flight schedules.
ENDS
Media contacts:
Ken Rogan: 086 317 9955