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New upgraded eGates will be rolled out at Dublin Airport to enable passengers to clear immigration electronically.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced a new contract for Automated Border Control eGates services which will see the upgrading of existing eGates at the Airport.
The new eGates will provide a “self-service” type channel to clear immigration control for passport holders from the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK who are over 18 years of age.
Last year, over four million passengers who arrived at Dublin Airport were processed by the eGates operated by the Department’s Border Management Unit.
Automated Border Control eGates were first opened in Dublin Airport in December 2017. They provide highly secure automated passport validation and security checks on passengers.
There are currently 10 eGates in each of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals with an additional five eGates in the passenger Transfers Facility.
Minister McEntee said: “My Department is working to modernise its immigration processes and provide more efficient services for customers.
“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.”
