Ireland rolls out 25 new biometric eGates at Dublin Airport as Justice Minister signals harder line on criminal deportations
Dublin Airport has activated 25 upgraded eGates that read biometric passports and EU ID cards in under 20 seconds, a move the government says will ease summer congestion and prepare Ireland for the EU Entry/Exit System. Launching the lanes, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan also pledged to maintain a tough deportation policy for foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes. Faster processing will benefit business travellers, while the minister’s comments link technology upgrades to a wider border-security agenda.
May 26, 2026
