Updated at 12.30
Flights have resumed at Dublin Airport after a drone sighting earlier this morning.
The announcement was made via social media with the airport saying the decision was taken for safety reasons.
Flight operations have now resumed @DublinAirport following an earlier drone sighting. We apologise for any inconvenience. The safety and security of passengers is always our key priority.
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) February 21, 2019
Earlier this morning, flights were suspended following the confirmed sighting of a drone over the airfield.
The airport advised passengers to contact their individual airlines for flight updates.
They shared a statement on Twitter reading:
For safety reasons we are temporarily suspending flight operations @DublinAirport due the confirmed sighting of a drone over the airfield. Passengers should contact their airline's website for flight updates. We will post updates here when they become available.
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) February 21, 2019
“The safety and security of customers is our key priority at all times,” they later added.
