Defence Forces 'on standby' to assist with security at Dublin Airport

Simon Coveney said he had consulted with the Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy on matter. File Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Members of the Defence Forces are to undergo immediate training to assist with security at Dublin Airport until the end of the summer.

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it has accepted a request from Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to allow members of the defence forces to be drafted in to assist the Dublin airport operator, Daa, with its aviation security duties at the airport.