The operators of Dublin Airport have refused an invite to appear before the powerful Oireachtas Transport Committee after a whistleblower said gaps in security screening at the airport could lead to a terrorist attack .
The DAA is now being threatened that the committee could use its powers to compel executives to come before TDs and senators if it continues to refuse to appear before the committee.
It said it was busy preparing for the summer season and will instead attend the committee in the autumn.
TDs were expecting to grill DAA chiefs this week after the Irish Independent reported concerns from a whistleblower that gaps in the screening system could lead to a terrorist attack.
In a statement, the DAA said:
“Now we are in the busy summer season, DAA is focused on passengers and our summer operation.
“We have provided the committee with a written update and advised them we are happy to attend after the summer period.”
The whistleblower’s claims are currently being investigated by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which has found “prima facie” evidence in the disclosure.
The disclosure was handed to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan in the Dáil last June and his officials passed it on to the IAA, the regulator overseeing Dublin Airport.
Fianna Fáil senator Timmy Dooley said it is “not acceptable” that the DAA has refused to appear before TDs this week. He said he will ask acting chairman of the committee, Fianna Fáil senator Gerry Horkan, to use compelling powers to...
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