Whistleblower warns Minister about risk of possible terrorist attack at Dublin Airport

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has been warned of issues with security screening at Dublin Airport.

The claims, made by a whistleblower, described security screening at the airport as “not fit for purpose.”

They also said the issues could leave the airport at risk of a possible terrorist attack.

In response to the claims, Dublin Airport authority (daa) said they will cooperate with any investigation.

However, they also said the claims are only allegations which need to be ‘fully investigated and ultimelty resolved.’

“daa never comments on matters of a security nature for obvious reasons given that aviation security aims to prevent acts of unlawful interference, by keeping threatening items such as arms and explosives away from aircraft,” a spokesperson said.

“We never comment on the frequency, nature or findings of any audits or investigations for similar reasons to avoid sharing intelligence on such matters in any medium with those who might seek to bring about such unlawful acts.

“Aviation is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. Dublin Airport is subject to regular, independent, national and international oversight of our compliance with stringent security requirements. daa is fully engaged continuously to ensure that the appropriate safety and security standards are always in place at Dublin Airport.

“Due process must be followed, and we will cooperate fully with any investigation that may follow, but any allegations under a protected disclosure should remain to be allegations only, until such claims are fully investigated and ultimately resolved.

“daa will not be making any further comment on this until any such investigation has been finalised.”