'Broad support' for ID checks at the sea ports

58 per cent of people who voiced their opinion on border controls say more should be done to protect the Isle of Man.

More than 1,000 people responded to a government consultation looking at whether the Island should introduce ID checks at ports. 

Visitors don't have to produce any identification when arriving off the boat - however concerns have been raised that this needs to change to stop criminal and terrorist-related activity.

Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey says the consultation was sparked by people not feeling safe: