Dublin Airport: Delays caused by staff shortages could last until June

Dublin Airport has advised travellers to arrive three-and-a-half hours before their flight as long delays continue due to staff shortages. Last week there were chaotic scenes blamed on a lack of security staff, with dozens of people reported to have missed their flights. The DAA, which runs the airport, recently hired 100 security screeners but another 300 are needed. There are warnings the delays could last for months. Graeme McQueen, from the airport, said that the problem "won't be going away overnight" as it can take take up to six weeks to train new staff. "Certainly for April it's going to be an issue," he said. "We are looking at May as well and probably into June. That's just being realistic." He added that the DAA was carrying out 250 interviews with potential staff this week alone.<br/>