Dublin Airport Terminal 2 reopens after security alert triggers evacuation

Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 has reopened after being evacuated due to a security alert.

The airport confirmed that the terminal received the "all clear" and that passengers are now allowed to re-enter the terminal.

In a statement at 1.30pm, airport operator DAA said that flight operations were expected to resume within the next 30 minutes.

"Earlier, Terminal 2 was evacuated as a precaution. The safety and security of passengers and staff remain our top priority," it said.

DAA advised that temporary disruption to flights may occur, so passengers have been advised to check with their airline for the latest updates.

The evacuation is not thought to be connected to a separate software issue affecting some airlines' check-in systems, though the suspected cyberattack is having a minor impact in Dublin and Cork.

Some airlines have implemented manual processes there.

An Garda Síochána has advised that traffic remains heavy on routes approaching Dublin Airport.

In an earlier statement, DAA confirmed the terminal had been "evacuated as a precautionary measure".