A security alert at Dublin Airport has been stood down after terminal 2 was evacuated on Saturday morning as a precaution.
An Garda Síochána said it responded to “a report of an item of airline luggage of concern at Dublin Airport”.
The Army’s bomb disposal team, known as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, was deployed to the airport following a request from the Garda.
“Following a preliminary examination on scene, the piece of luggage was contained and deemed safe for removal from T2 to an alternate location which would not impact on airport operations,” the Garda said in a statement.
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“The piece of luggage was subject to further examination by the Army EOD team and has been declared safe.”
Sources confirmed no explosives were found during the operation.
The Garda said it was continuing its investigation into the incident. “Based on the information available to An Garda Síochána and other relevant stakeholders, this was an appropriate and responsible approach to the situation which was presented.”
The alert was not related to a cyberattack that disrupted operations at several major European airports on Saturday, though airport operator DAA said it has had “a minor impact at Cork and Dublin Airports, where some airlines have implemented manual processes”.
In a statement on Saturday afternoon, DAA said: “Terminal 2 has now received the all-clear and passengers will shortly be allowed to re-enter the terminal.”
It said flight operations were expected to resume at about 2pm.
“Earlier, Terminal 2 was evacuated as a precaution. The safety and security of passengers and staff remain our top priority.
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“Some temporary disruption to flight schedules may occur, so passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest updates. We appreciate our passengers’ patience and co-operation.”
“An Garda Síochána has advised that traffic remains heavy on routes approaching Dublin Airport.”
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