Ireland sells the last of its AIB shares, returning it to private ownership

IRELAND has officially ended its ownership of Allied Irish Banks (AIB). The government confirmed the sale of its remaining 2.06% stake in AIB, generating €305.3 million at a price of €6.94 per share. This final sale means the state now has no direct shareholding in AIB. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe described the sale as a “significant moment” in a statement. “This sale … [Read more...] about Ireland sells the last of its AIB shares, returning it to private ownership

A YOUNG man who was involved in a collision while riding an electric scooter in Dublin has since died in hospital. The man, aged in his 20s, was found seriously injured on the Cappagh Road in Finglas at round 5pm on Sunday, June 15. He was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for his injuries, where he has since passed away. Gardaí have appealed for anyone … [Read more...] about E-scooter rider dies in hospital after being found seriously injured on Dublin road

BANK of Ireland UK has now formally joined the 159 initiative, a cross-border service that offers a direct line to shield customers from financial fraud. Since the pandemic, fraud cases have skyrocketed in both Ireland and Britain, according to government statistics. The National Crime Agency (NCA) also confirmed in a recent statement that ‘the fraud threat to individuals and … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland joins British anti-fraud initiative

AER LINGUS has confirmed a new partnership with Mayo woman Dr Norah Patten who is set to become the first Irish person ever to go to space. The Irish airline has agreed a two-year deal in which it will provide travel for Dr Patten as she makes regular trips between Ireland and North America to prepare for her space mission. In June 2024 it was revealed that Dr Patten, who hails … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus partners with Dr Norah Patten ahead of historic space mission

A MOTHER and her teenage daughter have appeared in court charged in connection with the disorder which erupted in Northern Ireland last week. The 13-year-old was arrested and later charged with riot following incidents which erupted in Ballymena on June 11. The girl appeared by videolink at Coleraine Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon (June 16), the PSNI have confirmed. Her … [Read more...] about Mother and teen daughter among those charged in connection with riots in Northern Ireland