PRESIDENTIAL hopeful Heather Humphreys' team mistakenly used an image of Berlin’s Reichstag instead of Belfast City Hall in a video posted to social media. The error occurred following Humphreys’ recent visit to Belfast, which was part of her bid to become Ireland’s next president. The video was taken down and replaced with the correct image after viewers noticed the … [Read more...] about Heather Humphreys’ campaign mistakes German Reichstag for Belfast City Hall
No case for misconduct charges against Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
THE Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland will not face any charges following a police investigation into potential misconduct while in office. Marie Anderson stood down aside from the role in June of this year as an investigation got underway in connection with an incident at her home in Holywood, Co. Down. The PSNI asked the West Midlands Police Force in England to leadf the … [Read more...] about No case for misconduct charges against Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
EU challenges Spain’s airline fines with ruling over extra cabin charges
A GROWING dispute between the European Commission and the Spanish government has escalated following the EU’s announcement that Spain's fines against several budget airlines breach European regulations. Last year, Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Rights slapped five low-cost carriers: Ryanair, EasyJet, Norwegian, Vueling, and Volotea, with a combined €179m in penalties for charging … [Read more...] about EU challenges Spain’s airline fines with ruling over extra cabin charges
Taoiseach apologises to Fianna Fáil members over Jim Gavin blunder
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has issued a heartfelt apology to party members, stating he was devastated over Jim Gavin’s withdrawal and the controversy that surrounded it. He addressed an emotional five-hour parliamentary party meeting in Leinster House on Wednesday, where he accepted full responsibility for the fallout and acknowledged the hurt and disappointment felt by the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach apologises to Fianna Fáil members over Jim Gavin blunder
‘Major milestone’ for Irish defence forces as third new aircraft delivered
A NEW cargo aircraft for the Irish Air Corps has landed in Dublin this week. Its arrival at Casement Aerodrome marks the third Airbus C-295 aircraft to be delivered for the Irish defence forces in the past two years. The Irish Government has spent €300m in total on the three C-295 aircrafts. The first two maritime patrol aircrafts, which were manufactured in Seville, Spain, … [Read more...] about ‘Major milestone’ for Irish defence forces as third new aircraft delivered