Transport Minister has 'no intention' of locking down Cork and Shannon airports 

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says he has no desire to see Cork and Shannon airports “locked down”. File picture. 

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says he has no desire to see Cork and Shannon airports “locked down” and says a new travel advisory system should be in place by October 13.

Speaking on Sunday, Mr Ryan said the current system of restrictions relating to foreign travel “needs to change” and said the government intends adopting the European traffic light system.