Revenue staff report dog bites  amid dangerous incidents faced by employees

An incident at Dublin Airport saw a customs official stricken with nausea and a headache from 'toxic gas or chemical' fumes coming from a container of nail polish.

Revenue staff working at ports and airports were deliberately hit by cars, bitten by dogs, while one officer suffered mild poisoning after being exposed to carbon monoxide fumes from nail polish.

A log of incidents detailed the frequent hazards faced by customs officers and employees of the Revenue Commissioners in going about their daily business.