A transatlantic jet diverted to Shannon Airport this morning after a passenger was reported to have fallen ill.
Norwegian Air Shuttle flight 7016 was en route from New York to Gatwick Airport in England at the time.
The Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner jet was about 40 minutes west of the Irish coast when the crew declared a medical emergency.
The flight landed safely at 10.00am and was met at the terminal by ambulance paramedics and airport officials.
The passenger was removed to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) for treatment.
The flight continued its journey to Gatwick at midday.
