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a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories Manna announced a pause in deliveries across Ireland yesterday.Manna The Daily Poll Are you for or against drone deliveries in your area? Manna’s most established Irish market was in Blanchardstown, where nearly 90,000 deliveries have been completed since early 2024. 12.25pm, 20 Jun 2026 Share options DRONE DELIVERY COMPANY Manna confirmed yesterday that it’s ceasing its delivery operations in Ireland, blaming the “absence of a clear national policy framework” for commercial drone services and a
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