DUBLIN Airport’s Terminal 2 has been evacuated due to a “security alert”.
Gardai have been called to the scene with thousands of passengers waiting outside of the terminal.
It is understood the alert was raised at 11.30am.
The daa has said that some flights may be temporarily affected as a result.
A spokesperson said: “Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport has been evacuated this morning as a safety precaution.
“Passenger and staff safety is our top priority.
“Anyone at the airport should follow staff to assembly points.
“Flight operations may be temporarily impacted.
“Please check with your airline for updates. Thank you for your patience.”
Elsewhere, major UK and European airports have been struck by a cyberattack – forcing airlines to delay and even cancel flights.
The attack reportedly targeted the check-in and boarding systems overnight, disrupting operations at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports.
Airport staff are now forced to do manual check-in and boarding procedures, causing massive delays and even cancellations.
The operator said in a statement published on its website: “This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights.
“The service provider is actively working on the issue and trying to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.”
At least 10 flights were cancelled out of Brussels Airport and another 17 were delayed by over an hour after the systems were hit.
Passengers travelling today have been advised to arrive in plenty of time to allow for delays at check-in.
Authorities suggested that passengers should arrive two hours in advance for flights within the Schengen zone and three hours early for those travelling outside the area.
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