Dublin Airport to employ 120 new security staff

Dublin Airport will have 120 new security staff in place by mid-June as it bids to implement extra security measures and reduce waiting times for passengers.

A joint EU-Department of Transport report found serious breaches of security at the airport recently.

Passengers have faced lengthy queues as the airport has since stepped up security. However, it will have opened an additional five passenger security screening channels by mid June, bringing the total number to 17.

"We have moved as quickly as possible to direct additional resources into this priority area, given the physical constraints of the terminal building and the three-week training period for new security staff. By June we will have up to 45% more staff dedicated to passenger security screening," said Robert Hilliard - director Dublin Airport.

"We would like to thank all our customers for their continuing patience and remind them that they can help us by checking-in at least ninety minutes before their scheduled flight departure times; by carrying just one item of hand luggage; and by ensuring they have nothing in their clothes or on their person that might require additional security checks."