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In a segment on the show, panellists discussed the current situation at the country's busiest airport and spoke to the CEO of the DAA, Dalton Philips, on the possibility of the army moving into the airport this week

Army was set to be put on stand by to help with security

The vast majority of passengers are getting through the security screening in less than 45 minutes

"The contingency plan now in place to train and have Defence Forces personnel on standby if we experience significant Covid-19 related absences in Security Operations remains prudent."

The plans have been slammed by the Defence Forces who have asked for more clarity concerning health and safety

A daa spokesperson said that in June 93% of passengers were through security in the terminals in less than 45 minutes

"No passenger who has heeded our travel advice has missed a flight due to queues at security in recent weeks"

"We need clarity on the type of roles our members will be expected to perform, what their working conditions will be."

Queues and delays continue to cause problems at Dublin Airport

At Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, the Government has supported a request from the Minister for Transport, Mr. Eamon Ryan, T.D. for members of the Defence Forces to undergo training and be on stand-by to assist the Dublin Airport Authority if required

The airport has previously encountered difficulties with security and check-in delays as it struggles to deal with staffing shortages seen throughout Europe since international travel reopened