Minister McEntee has announced new contract for Automated Border Control eGates at Dublin Airport

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee recently announced a new contract for Automated Border Control “eGates” services for passport control in Dublin Airport.

This new contract will see the upgrading of the existing eGates at Dublin Airport. Automated Border Control eGates provide highly secure automated passport validation and security checks on passengers for passport holders from the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK who are over 18 years of age a “self-service” type channel to clear immigration control.

Last year, over 4 million passengers who arrived at Dublin Airport were processed by the eGates operated by the department’s Border Management Unit.

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.”

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.