By Andrew E Quinn
Copyright irishmirror
Gardai have confirmed the reason why the Terminal Two building at Dublin Airport was evacuated on Saturday.
Thousands of passengers were ordered to leave the busy airport terminal on Saturday morning over what authorities had described at the time as a “safety precaution”.
Social media was flooded with videos and images of shocked passengers standing in the roads and streets near the airport.
It has now been confirmed that the Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team attended the scene.
In a statement released on Saturday afternoon a gardai spokesperson revealed what triggered the security alert.
“Earlier this afternoon, Saturday 20th September 2025, An Garda Síochána responded to a report of an item of airline luggage of concern at Dublin Airport,” the spokesperson said.
“As a precaution, Terminal 2, Dublin Airport was evacuated and traffic entering Dublin Airport was restricted.”An Garda Síochána requested the assistance of the Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team.”
The spokesperson explain that after the object was examined by the EOD team it was “deemed safe for removal” which allowed the authorities to reopen the airport.
“Following a preliminary examination on scene, the piece of luggage was contained and deemed safe for removal from T2 to an alternate location which would not impact on airport operations.”Dublin Airport, and associated access routes reopened for normal operations.”The piece of luggage was subject to further examination by the Army EOD team and has been declared safe.”An Garda Síochána is continuing our enquiries at this time.
“Based on the information available to An Garda Síochána and other relevant stakeholders, this was an appropriate and responsible approach to the situation which was presented.”An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.”
The Irish Mirror understands that no arrests have been made in connection with this incident.
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