Ryanair introduces €500 fine for unruly passengers

SINCE the pandemic, people seem to be acting out more—whether in restaurants, cinemas or, more noticeably, on flights. Ryanair has now introduced a €500 minimum fine for passengers whose disruptive behaviour results in their removal from a flight. The policy is in response to a growing number of incidents on Ryanair flights in recent years. The airline, which carried over 200 … [Read more...] about Ryanair introduces €500 fine for unruly passengers

ACCORDING to the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, nearly one thousand American companies currently operate in Ireland. This could soon change, as there are growing calls from the Trump administration that such offshore activities be brought back home to the United States. “They hold the intellectual property for many of our top tech and pharmaceutical firms,” said Commerce … [Read more...] about American companies and the backlash to ‘double Irish’

CORK County Council has called for free sunscreen dispensers in schools and public buildings amid rising skin cancer rates. Councillors warn that, without swift action, the number of melanoma cases in Ireland could more than double by 2045. The motion, brought forward by Fine Gael councillor Aileen Browne, draws on data from the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan … [Read more...] about Calls for free sunscreen amid rising skin cancer rates in Ireland and Britain

AMERICAN firm Stacy May memorably declared that “in the Irish economy cattle is king” when it released its economic report in the 1950s. 75 years later, the cattle and beef industry is still going strong, although they now share the economic crown with tech and pharmaceuticals. But behind the rolling green fields and premium quality beef, the industry faces a dual … [Read more...] about In Ireland cattle is still king, but for how long?

BELFAST City Hall will open its doors to the public this month as a dedicated space to reflect on the Troubles period. The fourth annual Day of Reflection will take place on Saturday, June 21. Local councillors previously agreed that the initiative would be held annually, providing an “opportunity for people and communities across the city to acknowledge the deep hurt and pain … [Read more...] about Belfast landmark will be lit yellow for annual Troubles reflection day