Heads should roll over the queues fiasco and lengthy delays at Dublin Airport, a senator insisted yesterday.
Fianna Fail Seanad transport spokesman Timmy Dooley, who hit out at the several hour wait times, stressed those responsible for the issue should go.
There was further chaos at Dublin Airport last weekend with some passengers experiencing up to four-hour queues as staffing issues put pressure on operations.
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Senator Dooley said: “It amazes me that the board haven’t resigned at this stage and it is appalling what they have allowed to happen.
“Resignations should be on the cards following deplorable delays at Dublin Airport.” His calls come after the chief at Manchester Airport, Karen Smart, handed in her notice after similar chaos at the major UK airport.
The Dublin Airport Authority is struggling to cope with passenger numbers and are advising people to turn up three-and-a-half hours before a flight, or four if you are parking. Mr Dooley told the Seanad: “I’m amazed that the deplorable delays of up to four hours haven’t resulted in resignations from management.”
A DAA spokeswoman yesterday said: “Over the coming weeks, the airport is only going to get busier, particularly around the time of the Easter school holidays.
“With our recruitment process for security screening staff (we are looking to add around 300 more to our existing team of 600) still ongoing, we would advise all passengers to continue to expect their airport journey to take longer than they might expect – particularly at peak times.
“At peak times, this can mean up to three-and-a- half hours before your departure time.
“If parking a car, allow a further 30 minutes.”
The DAA yesterday outlined a five-point plan to the Oireachtas transport committee regarding its plans to deal with the congested Easter period.
It includes 100 additional staff; contracting third party trainers; redeploying workers from Cork Airport and transferring trained staff at Dublin Airport back to security screening duties.
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