The Automated Border Control gates or ‘eGates’ at Dublin Airport are getting an upgrade.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced a new contract for their operation.
The change will see the upgrading of the existing eGates in both terminals which can be used by people from the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK.
The ‘self-service’ channel to clear immigration control was used by over four million passengers who arrived into Dublin Airport yast year.
Minister McEntee said it’s part of modernising the immigration process.
“My Department is working to modernise its immigration processes and provide more efficient services for customers,” she said.
“Utilising technology like Automated Border Control eGates is paramount to delivering a secure, effective, and modern immigration service.
“Securing this contract means we can continue to process Irish, EU and other eligible travellers as swiftly as possible, while conducting stringent security checks on passengers and their documents.”
eGates were first opened in Dublin Airport back in December 2017.
There are currently 10 eGates in the arrivals area of each terminal with an additional five in the passenger transfers facility.
The Department of Justice Border Management Unit says eGates process approximately 25% of passengers who arrive into Dublin Airport on a daily basis.
