Passengers travelling through Dublin Airport will have to follow various safety measures starting next week.
Ireland's busiest airport has announced a number of new recommendations with regards to face masks, social distancing, and car parking.
Here is a list of the changes coming to Dublin Airport next Tuesday:
Face Masks/Face Coverings
All passengers are being strongly urged to wearing face masks or face coverings at all times when inside airport buildings, car park shuttle buses.
Children under the age of 13 and passengers who have a valid medical reason will be exempt from wearing a masks in line with the government guidelines.
Face mask vending machines are being installed at the airport.
Limited Entry to Terminals
Only passengers can enter the terminal building. Those meeting an arriving passenger or seeing someone off have been urged to not enter the terminals.
Hygiene
Multiple hand sanitising stations have been installed throughout Dublin Airport.
Social Distancing
Dublin Airport has installed floor graphics and signs throughout the airport to remind passengers the importance of physical distancing.
There will also be public service announcements reminding passengers to observe the physical distancing guidelines set out by the Department of Health.
Socially distances seating is in place in areas such as boadring gates and food outlets with certain seats blocked off.
Cleaning
Regular deep cleaning and disinfection systems are in place.
All key contact surfaces such as security trays, self-service kiosks, escalator handrails, and trolleys will be cleaned regularly.
Modern electrostatic disinfection techniques are being used in many areas.
Electrostatic cleaning uses a special spray which is electrically charged, and this enables the sanitisers and disinfectants in the spray to wrap around and evenly coat all types of surfaces for a much more complete and longer lasting clean.
Protective Screens
Plexiglass screens are being installed at check-in, security screening, retail and food & beverage outlets, customer service desks, boarding gates, and customs.
Car Parking
Passengers have been recommended to pre-book car parking online in advance.
Contactless pay machines are located in all car parks with a limit of €99.
Social distancing measures will be in place on car park shuttle buses and face masks are strongly recommended to be worn during the bus journey.
