Since The Ditch first reported on the transport of Israel-bound weapons through Irish airspace, opposition leaders have asked for answers from government, with coalition leaders saying some level of investigation is to be conducted. Here's what we know and how we know it.

Invoices confirm the United States funded almost seven tonnes of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) weaponry illegally transported through Irish airspace.

What has the Irish state done?

Israel-bound explosives for IDF contractors and the Israeli police have been transported over Irish sovereign airspace since at least last October and November – on two flights separate to the other four already reported by The Ditch.

A fourth Israel-bound cargo flight flew over Irish sovereign airspace this year, carrying 27 arming devices that were, according to shipping records, “to be used in the Arrow 3 missile interceptor for end use by the Israel Ministry of Defence”.