Dublin Airport fails EU security audit on two grounds - RT News
This follows an audit by the European Commission on the airport's compliance with EU aviation security rules. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar said aircraft searches, which were suspended 18 months ago, are to be re-introduced.
Passengers transferring through another European airport will have to be re-screened when they land at those airports from Dublin.
Although this does happen at times, it will now be the norm all of the time. The Minister said aviation security had to be "100%".
Minister Varadkar said the move does not impact on other airports in the State.
He visited the airport yesterday after meeting officials from the Dublin Airport Authority.
Mr Vardakar said: "The first matter has been resolved. The other is technical in nature and does not affect passenger screening or baggage handling at the airport.
"Dublin Airport will adopt back-up procedures to address this second matter in the short term, while a longer term solution is implemented, and the security of the airport is maintained."
The DAA said the audits are carried out on a regular basis and it is working with the Department of Transport to resolve the issues.