Shannon Airport has significantly boosted its security services ahead of the busy Summer season.

It comes as 14 new Airport Search Unit Officers, hailing from Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Finland have completed training.

The recruits are now adept at searching cabin baggage, assisting passengers with hidden disabilities and operating Shannon's state of the art three-dimensional X-ray screening system, with built in explosive detection software.

Shannon Airport Police Fire Service and Security Chief Pat O'Brien says it will improve the customer experience.