State among few countries where US bound passengers clear immigration at point of departure
The United States is to expand its pre-clearance facilities in Dublin and Shannon airport, its customs and border protection agency has announced.
“We see the agreement as an excellent vehicle to help our two countries meet the demands of increased travel across the Atlantic,” said Reece Smyth, Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Dublin. The agreement paves the way for extended service hours, additional staff and other measures at the pre-clearance facilities in Dublin and Shannon.
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