Security measures around the Channel Tunnel are to be stepped up after Britain and France agreed a package including extra private security guards, French police reinforcements, additional fences and more CCTV surveillance.

The company behind Eircode expects the postcode to be widely used within two years, despite the teething problems that plagued the system on launch day and sustained criticism from courier companies.

Irish truckers face being injured or killed as a result of the chaotic migrant situation in the French port of Calais.

The Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications will meet with the Freight Transport Association today to discuss their concerns over the proposed Eircode postcode system.

British Airways has cancelled a number of services because of planned strike action by French air traffic controllers.