Cork and Dublin airports set to scrap 100ml liquid rule leading to shorter queues

Security manager John Francis introducing Shannon Airport's new scanning system last year. Cork and Dublin are set to get similar systems, which greatly reduce passenger screening times. Picture: Arthur Ellis

Cork and Dublin airports are set to scrap the rule that liquid containers in carry-on luggage must have a maximum capacity of 100ml from as soon as next year. 

Shannon and Donegal airports have introduced new technologies that remove the necessity to restrict liquids in carry-on luggage to 100ml containers that fit in a small transparent resealable bag.