Irish Defence Forces “monitoring” Russian ships off Kerry coast
Two Russian ships have been flagged off the southwest coast of Ireland. Irish Defence Forces have stated that they are aware of and “monitoring” two Russian vessels that have ventured into Irish territorial waters. The ships, named the Umka and the Bakhtemir, are operated by the the Russian Marine Rescue Services, the same state entity […]
3 years ago
Defence Forces soldier recovering after collapsing during Taoiseach’s Michael Collins speech
“These sorts of incidents can occur at ceremonial events where Defence Forces personnel are standing to attention for prolonged periods of time.” An Irish Defence Forces soldier is recovering after appearing to faint and collapse during a televised speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Sunday (21 August). A ceremony to mark the centenary of the […]
3 years ago
“Significant improvements in passenger experience” at Dublin Airport in June
How was it for you? Dublin Airport has been in the news quite a bit so far throughout 2022, and not always for the best reasons. Last week – and this week, so far at least – saw a fresh spate of air travel-based chaos in the form of numerous cancellations as a result of […]
4 years ago
The full list of cancelled flights in and out of Dublin Airport on Friday (so far)
A difficult week for air travel in Ireland continues. Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel another batch of flights as a difficult week for the airline continues as a result of a Covid-19 outbreak amongst its staff. On Sunday, 13 Aer Lingus flights to and from Dublin Airport were cancelled due to both the […]
4 years ago
12 Aer Lingus flights cancelled due to spike in Covid cases among staff
It follows the cancellation of 13 flights by the airline last weekend. Aer Lingus cancelled 12 flights on Wednesday (29 June) following an outbreak of Covid-19 cases among its staff. The airline had previously cancelled 13 flights to and from Dublin Airport on Sunday, citing “system pressures” caused by air traffic controller strike action and […]
4 years ago
Defence Forces to be used at Dublin Airport only in event of Covid outbreak
The Dublin Airport Authority is treating the measure as an emergency last resort scenario. Following news on Tuesday afternoon that the Defence Forces are on standby for deployment at Dublin Airport to assist with ongoing management issues, the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) has moved to provide quick clarification on the matter. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan […]
4 years ago