Cork Airport receives €6m for security upgrades

Security screening technology allows both electronic and liquids to be left in hand luggage while screening so security checks can be done more quickly

Aviation Minister Jack Chambers, centre, with Maru Considine and Niall Kearns at Shannon Airport at the announcement of €16.6m in funding for regional airports. 

Cork Airport is set to receive €6m from the Government in capital funding towards its security screening processes as part of a €16.6m investment in regional airports.

Ireland West Airport, otherwise known as Knock Airport, will receive just over €5m in funding, while Shannon Airport is set to receive more than €4.6m. Meanwhile, smaller airports such as Donegal and Kerry will receive €586,604 and €419,988 respectively.