The Government has supported Minister Eamon Ryan's request for members of the Defence Forces to train and be on stand-by to help at Dublin Airport.
The decision was made during this morning's Cabinet meeting and members of the Defence Forces are to undergo training immediately, according to Minister for Defence Simon Coveney.
Dublin Airport Authority said it has confidence in its current operations and plan to avoid cutting flights, is concerned there is a risk of a Covid-19 surge among its staff and asked that the Government put in place contingency planning.