Border control automation

Sir, – Arriving into Dublin Airport this week I noted with some surprise that the automated border control gates (e-gates) being trialled at Dublin Airport are only in use from Monday to Friday and from 9am to 5pm.

Do these gates belong to a public service union? If so, why haven’t they negotiated a lunch break as well? – Yours, etc,

KEN ANDREW,

Cobh,

Co Cork.