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Electrician lost airport security clearance after garda's potential 'nefarious activities' claim

Summary

Alan Burke, an electrician who had worked as an asset technician at Dublin Airport since December 2023, lost his job after An Garda Síochána revoked his green security clearance on 13 June 2025. Burke claims the revocation was based on a security intelligence check that returned a 'red' status, and that the decision was made without a fair hearing. He argues that the Garda Commissioner acted irrationally and arbitrarily, denying him an oral hearing and failing to provide information for his appeal. Burke maintains he does not pose a threat to national security, is not a member of any illegal organisation, and has never been tried for an offence linked to such an organisation. He has applied to the High Court for permission to challenge the decision and to obtain a declaration that the Commissioner's actions were contrary to fair procedures and natural justice. The case is adjourned to next month.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Electrician lost airport security clearance after garda's potential 'nefarious activities' claim. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 13, 2025 Incident
• December 2023 Incident
• May 2025 Incident
• 2026-02-09 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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