The army should not be used as cheap labour to cover failings at the country’s busiest airport, Defence Forces representative groups have warned.

It is understood Defence Forces personnel will be undertaking non-public facing duties at the airport for six weeks, before being stood down in August

They’ve been deployed overseas to chaotic, inhospitable and dangerous warzones, they were on the frontline and have acted as an aid to the civil power during weather-related emergencies.

Irish air travellers have been relatively well served to date, but strikes across Europe and staff shortages everywhere are a threat

Defence Forces 'on standby' to assist Daa with security duties

Airport operator said security screening staff is now approaching 2019 levels

Earlier this month, the authority made a submission seeking an increase in the amount the airport can charge airline customers for the use of runways, terminals, and the associated services

Over 51,000 passengers are flying out today alone as schools finish up.

Keep receipts, arrive early and check your insurance — everything you need to know before jetting off

Ryanair has marked 35 years of operations in Cork by announcing its largest-ever winter schedule from the airport

As the peak summer season begins, Dublin Airport Authority can't guarantee Irish holidaymakers won't be caught up in the same chaos which has hit British and European airports in the last 24 hours.

RTÉ urged to make a commitment to strike a better balance on diversity and inclusion 

The latest statistics from the Central Statistics Office show that 2,582,822 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in May 2022, down 13% on pre-pandemic levels

Platinum services at the airport offered VIPs 'personalised treatment' at a private terminal, with private check-in, private security screenings, private suites and a chauffeur-driven vehicle to their flights.

Shannon airport now operates 27 services to the US, UK and Europe

A pent up desire for travel has resulted in capacity shortfalls and increased prices charged to both the domestic tourist and international visitors

Daa plans to have 370 new workers by the end of June

The airport has come under pressure from the public and government over long queues last weekend which caused more than 1,000 passengers to miss their flights.

Tents have been erected outside Terminal 1 as part of contingency plans to manage the large numbers of people travelling

A lesson emerging from the Daa controversy is that even a great spokesperson may not be enough to solve all problems